Description
The self-titled debut album by the Canadian hard rock/metal band project Angelica (the brainchild of Canadian guitarist/songwriter Dennis Cameron) was released on Intense Records in 1989, an imprint of the Frontline Music Group, releasing FMG’s industrial/metal output. The album was recorded by Dave Jahnsen and Eric Kibby at The Mixing Lab A in Garden Grove, California; with guitarist Dennis Cameron producing. Vocal production by Ken Tamplin.
Introducing a new guitar hero: Dennis Cameron. Dennis holds his own against such players as Rex Carroll, Steve Vai and Joe Satriani (Just one listen to his instrumental track, «Ahh!» and I think you’ll agree.), but what really makes this tape stand head and shoulders above the crowd is the voice of guest vocalist Rob Rock (ex-Joshua). Ken Tamplin (Shout) did a fine job producing the vocals and even sang on one cut, «Face to Face».
The result is a melodic blend of electrifying guitars and hooky choruses. Dennis is a good songwriter.
One highlight is «Are You Satisfied?» with some insightful lyrics about the spiritual state of a fallen friend: “We were once the same/ when we called upon His Name/ Was the calling just too hard/ for you to stay… Seven wonders/ Seven Wishes/ Seven ghosts in you.”
I predict this will be the sleeper metal album of the year. [Doug Van Pelt, CCM, October 1989]
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LP tracklist:
Side One
A1. “There’s Only One Hero”
A2. “Are You Satisfied”
A3. “I Believe”
A4. “Danger Zone”
A5. “Shine On Me”
A6. “Only A Man”
Side Two
B1. “One Step At A Time”
B2. “Will I Ever Learn”
B3. “Take Me”
B4. “Ahh!”
B5. “S.O.S.”
B6. “Face To Face”
Note: Simultaneously released on cassette, 12-inch vinyl LP, and CD by Intense Records.
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