| Band
Members: |
Justin Murr - Composer, All Instruments |
Mikkey Dee -Drums-(Motorhead) |
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Tim Gaines-Bass- (x-Stryper),
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Keri Kelli-Guitar (Vince Neil Band/Ratt,
Adlers Appetite |
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Harry Hess-Vocals (Harem Scarem) |
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Tracks and the Guests Singers : |
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| Track
Listing: |
1.)-Intro |
8.)-Sight Unseen (Leif
Garrett) |
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2.)- Kings of Hollywood (Ez Gomer
of Jet Circus) |
9.)- Up That Hill (Josh Kramer
of Saint) |
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3.)- Another Nail
(Sebastian Bach) |
10.)-Surreal (Scott
Wenzel of White Cross) |
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4.)-State of Grace
(Russell Arcara of Surgin/Prophet/Arcara) |
11.)-Flinch (Tony
Harnell of TNT/Starbreaker) |
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5.)- Malice in Wonderland
(Jamie Rowe of Guardian) |
12.)-Thy Will Be Done
(Mark Slaughter of Slaughter & Pete Loran of Trixter) - |
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6.)-Grenade (Dale & Troy Thompson
of Bride) |
13.)-Killer Grin (Stephen Pearcy
of Ratt) |
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7.)Show Me the Way (Oni Logan
of Lynch Mob) |
14.)-If The World Could Be Mine
(Joe Cerisano of Silver Condor/Trans-Siberian Orchestra) |
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15.)-Always Tomorrow (Ted Poley
of Danger Danger) |
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16.)-Hope & Pray / Ballad of King
David (Phil Naro of Talas / Peter Criss Band) |
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17.)-Make Believe
(Mike Lee of Barren Cross) |
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18.)-Outro |
| The
Review |
Call this Ayreon of AOR, this latest effort from Justin
Murr and Friends, procures Liberty N' Justice's heaviest record
yet. Featuring vocalists such as Sebastian Bach, Tony Harnell,
Stephen Pearcy, Mark Slaughter, Oni Logan (Lynch Mob), among
others, Soundtrack of a Soul is more than just an all star-lineup;
it is a high feat of melodies that bring a whole new meaning
to inspirational music. Built upon Christian themes, the music
on this record runs through harder edged heavy cuts such as
"Kings of Hollywood" (where Bach really sings out his aggression),
the driving "Finch," and "Show me the Way," where the axe
attack and punch are in full force, ala TNT & Leatherwolf.
More melodic rock relevant cuts in the vein of Harem Scarem,
Jagged Edge UK and FM include "Up that Hill," "Stage of Grace,"
"Always Tomorrow" as well the acoustic ballad "Malice in Wonderland,"
where the record is diverse in the material presented here,
rather than it being a redundant consistent piece of music;
for which there are plenty of melodies and hooks that provide
the catchiness on this album. Besides the catchiness, the
arrangements and guitar work add fuel to the fire on the record.
So it's good to see a conceptual approach that is more song
oriented than just being a soundscape of cinematic thoughts
and gestures. But needless to say, Soundtrack to a Soul is
in a cinematic class of its own. I guess you could say that
this sets a new standard for the "melodic rock opera."
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