On the
positive side of things the guitar work on the album is excellent, the album is
packed blistering leads and groovy guitar parts, and the vocals are strong, raw
and distinct. On the negative side the production is only adequate, the song
writing needs some refinement and the band doesn't set them apart from the
competition in any way.
Their hard
rock with a progressive metal twist is done at a high technical level, and they
are capable of writing good metal songs; "A Life's Alibi", "Insanity Desire"
(with Jeff Scott Soto as a guest vocalist), "Enemy in You" and "Fallen Moon",
the rest isn't quite up to the same level. But they do end
the album on a high note with "Don't Stop Believin'" - a great AOR song that
really doesn't fit with the rest, but it works fine on its own...
'Bring'em
On' shows a band with potential, but they need to focus in on which direction
they want to take the band. I am sure we will see them grow with their next
album if they are able to carve their own niche and explore their full
potential.