Worlds Apart

This latest effort is a bit more of the last albuns but with some progression in the songwriting. If you know this band, you will already know what you are in for. The album starts out rocking with the track 'Ride the Storm'. There is alot of consistency to this album from the standpoint of elements used. Keyboards accent well, but never really get in the way. When I mention accent, songs like 'Hold On', 'Once Again', or even 'Heroes' could be lacking without the depth added by the keys.The good majority of this album is very guitar driven which is great by me. I guess overall, you could say the music is pretty well balanced which gives it a great delivery. Some of the other tracks I liked included 'Death Comes in Disguise' which has some great Cooper vocal work, 'Spread Your Wings' which is one of the most melodic and laid back, the frenzied 'Heart Attack', and the closer and title track 'Worlds Apart'. Great vocals, hard driving guitar and rhythm section and not to forget the keyboard work which nails it. I found very good balance with this record. The band should have a great run if they continue this natural progression they are currently in. Very solid release in my opinion!