Shylock - Pyronoize, Welcome to Illusion & Devotion

Shylock - Pyronized Audio: CD Release Date: 2001 Label: MTM Reviewed by: Bjørnar Bevolden, November 2002 I simply love it when a CD by a new band reaches my mailbox and immediately grabs my attention with some great catchy songs. This is in fact the case with Shylock, a new German band to be released on MTM. I was a bit surprised to hear that this is in fact their second album. As I am a huge collector of this kind of music, I was astonished that their debut, for some reason, slipped me by. Shylock offer melodic rock the way it is supposed to sound mixing heavy AOR with straight melodic metal. Huge,catchy guitars, a great mid-ranged vocalist, subtle keys, memorable melodies and choruses, and a solid production. The CD is chock full of brilliantly crafted songs where the first few come out as immediate favourites. Songs like "Boodsister," "Lovers In Chains" and "Never Give Up Fighting" will certainly appeal to fans of bands like Jaded Heart, Bonfire, Subway, Pink Cream 69, and Sun 'N' Steel. Although there are a couple of mediocre songs, there are many highlights on this album. The songwriting talents of Mattias Schenk is not to be mistaken. This guy knows his business. Based on the quality of these songs, there is no doubt that Shylock has what it takes to reach the same standards and success as the bands mentioned above. Only time will tell if they do. This is easily one of the best albums to hit this scene in 2001. Now, where can I get their debut? PPO Rating: 8/10 --------------------------------------------------------------------- Shylock - Pyronized --------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist...............: Shylock Album................: Pyronized Genre................: Rock Source...............: CD Year.................: 2001 Ripper...............: EAC (Secure mode) / LAME 3.92 & Asus CD-S520 Codec................: LAME 3.98 Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III Quality..............: Insane, (avg. bitrate: 320kbps) Channels.............: Joint Stereo / 44100 hz Tags.................: , ID3 v2.3 Information..........: Ripped by............: grayghost on 1/1/2009 Posted by............: grayghost on 1/1/2009 News Server..........: news.astraweb.com News Group(s)........: alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.metal.full.albums Included.............: NFO Covers...............: Front Back --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tracklisting --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. (00:03:11) Shylock - Bloodsister 2. (00:03:54) Shylock - Lovers In Chains 3. (00:03:28) Shylock - ...Never Give Up Fighting 4. (00:03:42) Shylock - Lost In A Dream 5. (00:03:35) Shylock - That Kills Me 6. (00:04:12) Shylock - Desperation's Song 7. (00:04:45) Shylock - In Vain 8. (00:03:08) Shylock - Heart On The Line 9. (00:04:25) Shylock - Bad 'n'Sad (Won't You Heal My Soul) 10. (00:05:40) Shylock - Another Lonely Night 11. (00:04:06) Shylock - Freedom Rising Playing Time.........: 00:44:05 Total Size...........: 100.96 MB NFO generated on.....: 1/1/2009 12:13:31 PM :: Generated by Music NFO Builder v1.20 - www.nfobuilder.com :: Shylock - Welcome To Illusion Audio: CD Release Date: 2004 Label: MTM Germany’s Shylock’s latest CD is phenomenal. This is the bands third release and it’s definitely a charm. I mean every song on this CD totally rocks. Great songwriting, great music, and it has the indication of a landmark CD. If you’re a fan of hard rock and classic rock go and buy this CD, you might have to buy a back-up because you will definitely wear it out. The title track “Welcome to Illusion” will be held in high standards as it sets the pace for what is about to come. The vocals are a mix of Jon Bon Jovi and Bryan Adams. Track two - “Closer” is an amazing array of arrangements. The balance and the vibe of Matthias Schenk will put you in a trance in the same style as Jon Bon Jovi would. “Revolution” is fantastic and mixes stylish music with hard harmonies screaming… ‘Revolution’ as Johannes Löhr works his magic on guitar. In contrast, “But I like it” is a soulful tune with melodic guitar. “Darkness” gets harder with pounding drums, screeching guitar, and vocals sounding like a mix of Alice Cooper and Sebastian Bach. Song after song there is no letting up. Just think; this is a CD that can be a classic because every song could be a hit. “Middle of Paradise” might be the highlight song on the CD. But since there are so many good songs to choose from, it will be hard for any fan to make up their mind. Oh the heck with it - ALL THE SONGS are highlight songs. I just don’t understand how a band like Shylock can write a stream of songs this good and go unnoticed by the world. “Lose You” slows things down and puts you in an ecstasy state of mind. Don’t think this is a CD of just pop tunes Shylock gets hard and heavy on “The Need” - reminds me of a pumping Firehouse tune. “Tomorrow” starts off with keyboards a la Evanescence and breaks out into a symphony hard rock style while still holding that Shylock edge. Johannes Löhr plays shredding melodic guitar with no holds barred on this tune, and then it ends with the sounds of a music box. “Guilty” is another ass-kicking tune sounding like Bon Jovi and Firehouse. This CD is recommended to all music fans, but will catch the ears of Bon Jovi, Firehouse, and Bonfire admirers. EXCELLENT!! --------------------------------------------------------------------- Shylock - Welcome to Illusion --------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist...............: Shylock Album................: Welcome to Illusion Genre................: Rock Source...............: CD Year.................: 2004 Ripper...............: EAC (Secure mode) / LAME 3.92 & Asus CD-S520 Codec................: LAME 3.98 Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III Quality..............: Insane, (avg. bitrate: 320kbps) Channels.............: Joint Stereo / 44100 hz Tags.................: , ID3 v2.3 Information..........: Ripped by............: grayghost on 1/1/2009 Posted by............: grayghost on 1/1/2009 News Server..........: news.astraweb.com News Group(s)........: alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.metal.full.albums Included.............: NFO Covers...............: Front Back --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tracklisting --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. (00:04:13) Shylock - Welcome to Illusion 2. (00:03:50) Shylock - Closer 3. (00:03:19) Shylock - Revolution 4. (00:03:56) Shylock - But I Like It 5. (00:03:55) Shylock - Darkness 6. (00:03:55) Shylock - Middle of Paradise 7. (00:04:24) Shylock - Lose You 8. (00:03:24) Shylock - Out in the Streets 9. (00:04:35) Shylock - World of the Lonely 10. (00:05:19) Shylock - Late Night Show 11. (00:03:46) Shylock - The Need 12. (00:04:20) Shylock - Tomorrow 13. (00:03:34) Shylock - Guilty 14. (00:04:07) Shylock - Hard to Hold on 15. (00:02:19) Shylock - I Will Come Back Playing Time.........: 00:58:56 Total Size...........: 135.60 MB NFO generated on.....: 1/1/2009 12:13:31 PM :: Generated by Music NFO Builder v1.20 - www.nfobuilder.com :: Shylock - Devotion Audio: CD Release Date: 2007 Label : MBM/Artist Services Shylock's 'Devotion' is an excellent offering of fine melodic hard rock. This album has everything that you love about this genre: great melody, clever hooks, fine guitar licks, and catchy choruses. Check out 'U Feel,' 'Again,' and 'Castaway,' all fine songs. --------------------------------------------------------------------- Shylock - Devotion --------------------------------------------------------------------- Artist...............: Shylock Album................: Devotion Genre................: Rock Source...............: CD Year.................: 2007 Ripper...............: EAC (Secure mode) / LAME 3.92 & Asus CD-S520 Codec................: LAME 3.98 Version..............: MPEG 1 Layer III Quality..............: Insane, (avg. bitrate: 320kbps) Channels.............: Joint Stereo / 44100 hz Tags.................: , ID3 v2.3 Information..........: Ripped by............: grayghost on 1/1/2009 Posted by............: grayghost on 1/1/2009 News Server..........: news.astraweb.com News Group(s)........: alt.binaries.sounds.mp3.metal.full.albums Included.............: NFO Covers...............: Front Back --------------------------------------------------------------------- Tracklisting --------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. (00:04:08) Shylock - Eternal Life 2. (00:03:47) Shylock - Things Like That 3. (00:04:53) Shylock - Music 4. (00:03:35) Shylock - U Feel 5. (00:04:29) Shylock - The Rain 6. (00:03:59) Shylock - Ocean 7. (00:03:30) Shylock - Castaway 8. (00:03:43) Shylock - Again 9. (00:04:19) Shylock - Hunting High And Low 10. (00:03:35) Shylock - Fading Memory 11. (00:04:34) Shylock - New Attraction 12. (00:03:48) Shylock - Anybody Out There 13. (00:04:30) Shylock - I Wanna Live 14. (00:03:34) Shylock - Farewell (To The Champion) Playing Time.........: 00:56:24 Total Size...........: 129.15 MB NFO generated on.....: 1/1/2009 12:13:31 PM :: Generated by Music NFO Builder v1.20 - w Tracker - The Pirate Bay

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