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Lynch Mob Music –
2003 | |
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Steve Lynch was the excellent guitarist from the mid-80's band Autograph, you know..."Turn Up The Radio." If you do remember the band, then you certainly recall amazing guitar solo with the two-handed tapping. Network 23 is Lynch's first solo album, as far as I know and I've got to say the man can still play with the best of them. You will immediately recognize the guitar tone and rhythm approach of "Rain Down On Me." Steve Lynch makes mince meat of his six string instrument in the incredibly expressive solo in "Show Yourself." Scott Gilman supplies the vocals on the album which are pretty good. He's got a friendly voice as heard in "Singing In My Sleep." I loved the how Lynch picks out the rhythm in "House of Cards." This is one of trademarks of his cool sound. Lynch plays the lead part in this tune with incredible energy. As a soloist, Steve Lynch has a lot to say, which is something I dig and appreciate. The way Scott Gilman sings "Ask Me To" reminds me of Billy Idol. Lynch nails the solo big-time. I also like to the different hi/lo singing registry parts of "Things Fall Apart." Lynch buzzes the solo in this seventh track in master form. I like the slow-down percussion momentum of "Fear of Falling" which opens the door for Steve Lynch to create a bluesy main riff. Every time Lynch has solo part, it's honestly the highlight of each song. In "Original Sin" Lynch operates his six string instrument like a surgeon at work. His soloing is extraordinary. "Liquid Eyes" is a beautiful instrumental mood piece that is melodic and technically awesome. Lynch gets the most time to express himself solo wise in the last track "Shadow Town," which is an inferno of stellar guitar pyrotechnics. Steve Lynch plays all rhythm, lead guitars, bass, keyboards and percussion. Throw on top of that he produced the album and you've got truly a multi-talented musician at the helm. What I'd really like to hear is a completely instrumental album of Steve Lynch's amazing guitar. Until that time, you have this album to enjoy.
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