Back Door Slam released Roll Away about a year ago. That said, the problem with new rock music, especially material reminiscent of a classic ’70s sound, is that it?s lucky to get any recognition at all these days. Though this one almost slipped by me, a friend and colleague informed me of it about a month ago, and I must say, I?m truly grateful to have been alerted to it. Labeling rock music as ?classic,? or ?70s? in style, can give people the wrong impression at times, because those definitions are often synonymous with old-fashioned, or even passé. The thing is, classic rock has become a genre of its own over the past few years, and much of the music put into that category is as innovative and contemporary as ’70s rock music was and still is. Moreover, although it possesses the energy aspect of classic rock, it?s always extremely melodic, an attribute that?s often lacking in today?s rock. Most of all, the musicianship really kicks ass, with guitar playing that?s abundant in addictive licks, interesting chord arrangements, and soaring lead solos…
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