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| Chain Link Faith hails from Phoenix Arizona. This all original 4 piece consists of Jimi Powers on the vocals and guitar, Mike Bolenbach on guitar, Thomas Michael Collins on the bass, and Phil Janzen on the drums. The new CD from Chain Link Faith was recorded at Full Well Recording Studio in Phoenix AZ, engineered by Mike Bolenbach, and produced by Mike Bolenbach & Chain Link Faith. |
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| These guys are coming at ya from Arizona, playing an 'in your face' style of heavy guitar oriented rock. Subtlety is not the sort of word to describe
CLF, and if the rabid snarling dog intro is anything to go by, then you'll understand where these guys are coming from. More than likely the back alley of retro rock from the seventies and eighties.
If I recall, CLF made an appearance at Ultrasound 2001 and won quite a few
friends that day. Well now they've followed that up with their hot new
debut album, which sees them crossing chains with the likes of Great White
with a sprinkling of modern 21st century salt and pepper tossed in for good
measure.
Check out the growling mutt on 'Don't Kick The Dog'. Man, that's some mean
dog! 'Chances' is a superb eighties belter, containing some scorching
guitars and nifty melodies. 'Droppin' Like Flies' is an instrumental that
vaguely passes a glance at Joe Satriani out of the corner of your eye.
'Realize' and 'Voice Of Reason' are deeper ventures into the past, and are
as retro as one can get without breaking out the flared trousers and
psychedelic shirts. This pair sound like North Carolina's Sun City Kings.
Very cool and groovy. The guitar strut continues on 'Think Again' while
they ham it up slightly on 'Even Now'.
CLF are a band playing good constructive hard rock with a harder guitar
edge. Some talented players onboard, who should do well promoting this
admirable effort. - George Thatcher (20/5/2002)
Rating: 8.5 |
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Location:
Phoenix AZ, USA
Chain Link Faith Website
mike@idnmusic.com
Regular Tour Area:
United States |
