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Pamela Moore – Stories From A Blue Room Planet Sweet Records – 2006 | |
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Moore has wisely chosen to work worth one of the best producers in the business Neil Kernon (Kansas, Autograph, Queensryche, Dokken, Shy, Heaven’s Edge, Nevermore just to name a few). Add that she’s put together a top-notch band behind her; Jeff Loomis (Nevermore) on guitar, Jason Kowalski on drums, Benjamin Anderson does the programming and Brian Gordon handles bass. “Get Off (American Way)” is a catchy anthem that could be easily played on the radio or the beginning/ending of a TV series or feature film. Moore slithers her vocals like a cat stalking its prey. The music has a lot of space where the drums, bass and guitar all get a chance to breath life. Jeff Loomis’ guitar hits like an anvil to the head. Moore shares vocals with Berlin’s Terri Nunn on the first and second track “Satisfied.” These two ladies set the sinful groove with their voices. Loomis guitar is wicked as ever. Pamela Moore’s vocals in “Forever In My Dreams” are award worthy. She starts by talking softly while the music is gentile and wide open. She gradually sings a little louder a minute and a half in which escalates until the end of the track. Two twenty-five in, Kowalski’s drums push the tune into more aggression. Moore’s voice soars at the three and half minute mark. She sings skillfully, completely in control with the range of emotion and vocal heights she scales. I’m sure they aren’t many guys who wouldn’t act on Pamela Moore singing, “Dive Into Me” if it was directed to them. Benjamin Anderson does an amazing job of setting the audio programming because the keyboard sounds are wonderfully atmospheric. Moore purrs like a kitten in the beginning of “Deeper” and the music flows around her, which will evoke pleasure to your senses. Loomis goes off on the solo. The soft keyboard in “Feel Your Heart” is really fun and allows Moore to tease with her naughty voice. In the middle of the track, Loomis does a great job of building his guitar slow & dark before shredding out the jam. Benjamin Anderson crafts a really cool dark atmosphere in “Eyes Wide Open.” This eighth track is my favorite off the album. Jeff Loomis plays this beautiful haunting U2ish guitar rhythm that metamorphoses into the monster of all riffs. Moore does another dazzling job of seductive vocals. I really dug Benjamin Anderson’s soft guitar and programming in “Cross My Heart.” Moore works her voice to tell this song’s story. “Complicated” has neat electronic percussive elements to go along with the regular drumbeat. Moore sounds a bit pissed off in the tenth track. The tune has a bit of a punk edge within its modern hard rock setting. Pamela calls on Queensryche guitarist Michael Wilton to contribute to “Take Me Down.” This is no real surprise because Pamela Moore has been working with Queensryche since she sung on their masterpiece OPERATION MINDCRIME. Pamela Moore is one hot lady. The girl can sing, she’s got a strong band and the album has top-flight sound. What more do you need to help you purchase STORIES FROM A BLUE ROOM.
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