CD Review: Shear - Breaking The Stillness

Written by Björn Butzen Thursday, 24 May 2012 08:31

Artist: Shear
Title: Breaking The Stillness
Genre: Female Fronted Metal / Progressive / Metal / Rock
Release Date: 23rd March 2012
Label: Lifeforce Records

Album Review

Well, look what the cat dragged in: Another female fronted metal band - means a girl with long hair and a nice rack [sic!!!], a tender, operatic high female voice and a bunch of longhaired guys that want to be quite more than pure decoration… In this case, SHEAR is not that typical kind of band, far from it! In contrast to all those singers that sound quite similar within this genre. Alexa Leroux has a distinctive and unusual voice that sets apart from all the other voices and reminds me of a cross between DORO and Marta Jandová of DIE HAPPY. And even the guys are master of their trade - from the very beginning, ‘Breaking the Stillness’ is an atmospheric and powerful release. Pressing and powerful guitars and a wise use of synthesizers, catchy hook-lines and Alexa’s powerful voice turn the project into a well-rounded affair. Although a few songs could be a little bit more sophisticated, SHEAR´s debut is a big bang. I´m pretty sure, that those guys will make a name for themselves! Absolute recommendation to buy!


Tracklist

01. The awakening
02. In solitude
03. Scorched
04. Someone elses eyes
05. Wounded
06. Redemption awaits
07. Stillness
08. Crowded by fools
09. No way out
10.Be here now


Line-up

Alexa Leroux – vocals
Mikael Grönroos – guitars
Lauri Koskenniemi – guitars
Eerik Purdon – bass
Lari Sorvo – keyboards
Juhana Karlsson – drums


Website

http://www.shearofficial.com / http://www.myspace.com/shearofficial / http://www.facebook.com/ShearOfficial


Cover Picture




Rating

Music: 7
Sound: 10
Extras: -
Total: 8.5 / 10


Buy the album here!