Suite 88 “Unsigned” Album Review
October 17, 2011
by Shandi Forrester
What sets Suite 88 apart from the over-crowded local smorgasbord–besides the unmistakable presence of true and raw talent–are the guys themselves. Not only do they put on a hell of a show, they put forth the effort to know their fans.
“Unsigned” has become my go-to album. Between the cocky and in-your-face mood of “Bring it On” to the more vulnerable “Tell Me It’s Over,” it’s got me covered. These guys are truly the real deal and I look forward to following them all the way to the top.
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“Unsigned”–THE BEAT
by Loni Bakeman
TOTALLY agree with Shandi on this one. While these guys were not even around when rock’s heavy-hitters were climbing the charts, they definitely “get it”.
I have been playing “Unsigned” in my car for several weeks now trying to drink it all in. Each track on this album is just as good as the one before. They each have their own sound and style. On the album as a whole I hear influences from so many of the 80′s greats and others. From the obvious Pantera riff in “Bring It On” to more subtle hints of everything from Def Leppard to Led Zeppelin.
I absolutely love this album. I’m–well, let’s say–NOT a teenager anymore, and yes I grew up in the 80′s! Suite 88′s songs are both refreshing and a sort of “comfort food” to my ears making me think of all of those great songs and bands (and all the fun times that went with them!).
However, this band is NOT your typical “80′s band”. They don’t just hang out on stage doing covers. At the last show I saw them they did do a Zeppelin song but it was exciting and didn’t scream “cover band”, and they’re definitely not.
“Unsigned” is their 2nd album of their own material. These guys are definitely one to take a second look at, and put on one hell of a show. Listening to their album is just as good.
THE BEAT gives “Unsigned” by Suite 88 a CRANK IT UP!!!!
Published in: The Beat (Rainbow Valley Register)
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