AIRLESS CD's and DVD's
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2nd Round CD Lion Music |
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Airless are a dazzling hard rock band hailing from Spain complete with classy AOR melodic sensibilities. As the title suggests “2nd Round” is the bands second full length album and debut on Lion Music following their acclaimed self titled debut. “2nd Round” is 11 tracks of melodic hard rock at its finest, yet a little harder than most bands within the genre. The classy vocals from Iñaki Lazkano and punchy guitar work of Robert Rodrigo form the basis of the bands trademark sound, which is fused by the rock solid backbone of Miguel Manjón on bass and Paco Martinez on drums. | ||
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Listing: 2nd Round | Prayers Are Not Enough | Don’t You Go | It’s Up To You | Handful Of Lies | The Last Sight | Cross The Line | The Storm | The Good Times | Never Fall In Love | The Darkness |
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Fight (December 05, 2008) CD Lion Music |
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AIRLESS, founded in 2000, is a classy Hard Rock outfit from Spain imbued with the individualistic guitar skills of Robert Rodrigo. The band debuted for domestic label Vinny Records with a self-titled album in 2002 whilst their follow up, "2nd Round" saw release in 2005 by Lion Music. Now the band is back with “Fight”, an album with a slightly harder edge than before, and a rawer production which better represents their potent live show. | SOLD OUT AT THE MOMENT! | |
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Listing: 01. Don’t give up 02. Now or never 03. Time to say good bye 04. Twist of the wrist 05. Crying for your love 06. Switch off the light 07. Suffering 08. Blame (the darkness part II) 09. I don’t need your words 10. One last kiss 11. Fight Bonus track Video clip Now Or Never |
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Airless: Fight
Airless: FightMelodic Hard RockRating: 4.25/5.0Timing, as always, can be tricky thing. Here I review another rock band from Spain (see my review of Eldorado elsewhere). Airless is a more traditional melodic hard rock band with a guitar rock foundation in well-known Spanish guitarist Robert Rodrigo. 'Fight' is their third album, the second with Lion Music, and will prove a delight to melodic rock fans everywhere. Throughout 'Fight' you will find solid arrangements with catchy melodies and choruses, compelling and passionate vocals, and some ripping guitar work. For the first listen for 'Now Or Never' or 'Time To Say Goodbye' because it's easy to sing along. As for the vocals, Inaki Lazkano moves between a fast rocker like 'Twist Of The Wrist' or 'Switch Off The Light and the ballad-like 'Time To Say Goodbye' with amazing ease and confidence. Much like Tryg Bundgaard of Sixty 8, Lazkano could steal the show. Finally, guitar maestro Rodrigo displays natural energy and creativity in his solos, yet still flattering his heroes and peers like Eddie Valen or Neal Schon. Though relatively steady throughout (see next paragraph), Rodrigo's more than brilliant on 'Blame The Darkness' and excels on 'Now or Never' and 'Twist Of The Wrist.' With all this praise, there are some thin moments on 'Fight.' Specifically, on 'I Don't Need Your Words' and 'One Last Kiss,' the melodic hard rock becomes a bit too traditional. The former is redeemed by the solid bass line and overall rhythm section and the latter by Lazkano's superior vocals; otherwise, Rodrigo drops the ball here as his fret work is muted and uninspiring. Though some will be quick to say Airless' 'Fight' is more of the same European melodic rock, I ask where else will you find it being done better? Whether it is the shamelessly 80's style of 'Switch Off The Light' or the quirky vocals and imaginative arrangement of 'Blame The Darkness, Part II, 'Fight' is filled with lively and entertaining rock, a pleasing contribution to the genre. Very recommended! - Craig Hartranft www.dangerdog.com
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