Artist Info:Discography Album length: 10 tracks: 48 minutes, 41 seconds Street Date: 1996
Stavesacre's debut album, Friction, is an admirable first kick at the cat for fans of melodic
hard rock. Although there is not much to be said for the harmonizing of backing vocals, Mark Salomon can certainly
carry things. And although his voice is high - not in the melodic hair-spray 80's vein - most people will be fine
with it. You can tell the boys have a hardcore background but there is not as much to scream about here. Mark
is surely passionate and the lyrics drip of heartfelt difficulty. They explore the frustrations of life and other
spiritual themes. Dirk Lemmes plunks the bass like no other and Sam West is amazing behind the kit. The guitar is good here but
their initial guitarist didn't stick around long enough.
"Threshold" continues to be a classic and fan-fave. There are also a couple of mellow offerings,
"At the Moment" and "Anna Thema," that are sure to be a blessing as well. This is a thinking-man's band that
dives into mature themes with vigor. "At the Moment" got me through many a discouraging day when monotony seemed
overwhelming and meaning irrelevant.
Review date: 1/28/10, written by Derek Lehman for Jesusfreakhideout.com
Record Label: Tooth and Nail Records
Album length: 10 tracks: 48 minutes, 41 seconds
Street Date: 1996
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Review date: 1/28/10, written by Derek Lehman for Jesusfreakhideout.com
Record Label: Tooth and Nail Records
