Behind GOLDSMITH there is no one less than the former frontman of the BLACKEND, who is still known under German Thrash-Insiders, who in the 1990s were among the coolest METALLICA clones with Prog-Thrash hit ever (if there was more), but his current Band suggests different tones, namely - how should it be different in view of the time? - traditionally rocky with a good blues beat side. Virtuosic, often torn-up picking like already in the opening '59 Seconds To Midnight 'draws this great produced disc out. Stadium rock refrain, and some of the most memorable melodies (listen to the finale of "What Is Our Victory") are accompanied by a modern, powerful sound (otherwise neutral metal, if someone has suggested it), which sometimes sounds a bit like the best MUSTASCH stuff. The Kenny Wayne Shepherd's title, as well as drummer's Hammondorgel accompaniment as the impulse 'Higher Sphere', as well as the relaxed hypnotizing 'I'm Alive' with jazzy chords are off the obvious breakers especially in the first half the less close highlight of "Fire!" Weaknesses? The half-ballad 'I See' em Comin ', while the equally quiet' Longing For Tomorrow 'is a coherent contrast point. CONCLUSION: Here "fire" and "desire" can gladly rhyme and cover the cover to ACCEPT, especially "Fire!" Nothing in common with the Solingen steel smithy. Michael "GOLDSMITH" Goldschmidt and consorts play sympathetic classic rock with heart and quite own manuscript. Now play a lot of live
