Fresh out
of the box this sound so American that it is hard to believe that Hungryheart
is actually from Italy. Their sound has roots in the melodic hard rock scene,
late 80s and early 90s with bands like White Lion, Giant, Lillian Axe and the
likes popping up here and there... Biggest influence is however from a small
band from New Jersey: Bon Jovi.
This album
oozes of party rock, fun, summer and happiness, and every corner of the genre is
covered at least a couple of times. And Hungryheart brings absolutely
nothing new to the genre, they are not extraordinary musicians or song writers,
the vocalist has a slight accent and the production is rather dull... So why do
I like it... because it rocks and moves me in the same those bands did back
then.
A nostalgia
trip brought to you by an Italian band that knows how to rock!
And yes,
"Man in the Mirror" is a cover version of Michael Jackson - done with a
Hungryheart twist, and it works and fit their style very well.
Good effort!
