The Unity \u2013 Pride (Vinyl)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Label: Steamhammer \/ SPV<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Release date: out now<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Website: www.unity-rocks.com<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cPride\u201c, album number three of German hard rock outfit around Michael Ehr\u00e9 (d, GAMMA RAY, ex FIREWIND, ex METALIUM) and Henjo Richter (g, GAMMY RAY, UNISONIC) is – like the two predecessors – is a fine very piece of music. Very melodic, but all but simple or too straightforward. The double-vinyl version sounds pristine and the beautifully crafted gatefold is of the usual quality offered by the label, actually one of those labels who held the flag high for vinyl despite the \u201cclimate\u201c for physical products. Pretty much hook-driven songs but with a natural heaviness where needed, but foremost it\u2019s the magnificent voice of Italian frontman Gianbattista \u201cGianba\u201c Manenti that highlights the material. My favorites are \u201cWe Don\u2019t Need Them Here\u201c and \u201cWave Of Fear\u201c which perfectly showcase the strength of the band. And that is melody, fantastic and versatile vocals and, of course, roaring guitars as well as meaningful lyrics. With this album (at the latest!) THE UNITY established themselves among the big players of the genre like AXEL RUDI PELL, MOB RULES or even MASTERPLAN. They dip into classic rock territory here and there (\u201cRusty Cadillac\u201c or \u201cYou Don\u2019t Walk Alone\u201c), too. \u201cPride\u201c is also released as a 2CD (with a couple of live versions and one bonus cut).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8,5\/10<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Martin Stark<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tracklist:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1. The New Pandora 1:17<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Hands Of Time 5:33<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Line And Sinker 5:41<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4. We Don’t Need Them Here 3:56<\/p>\n\n\n\n
5. Destination Unknown 5:06<\/p>\n\n\n\n
6. Angel Of Dawn 4:42<\/p>\n\n\n\n
7. Damn Nation 4:50<\/p>\n\n\n\n
8. Wave Of Fear 5:39<\/p>\n\n\n\n
9. Guess How I Hate This 4:18<\/p>\n\n\n\n
10. Scenery Of Hate 4:03<\/p>\n\n\n\n
11. Rusty Cadillac 3:27<\/p>\n\n\n\n
12. You Don’t Walk Alone 4:23<\/p>\n\n\n\n