Shy - Shy

\r\nDuring the mid-to-late 1980s, Britain’s homegrown melodic hard rock scene was blessed with an embarrassment of riches.No one who lived through the era could forget the hook-friendly quality of FM, Tobruk, Strangeways, Dare,Lionheart,Alaska,John Parr, Virginia Wolf,Robin George, Cutting Crew and Birmingham’s own Shy.And my opinion many of the aforementioned artist,Shy could easily be distinguished from the list.And they still can.
\r\nAfter a six year absence long running Melodic Hardrockers Shy is back with 8th full length album to saw us how to playing Hard Rock.And many of you will have heard by the vocalist Tony Mills who who replaced by Lee Small although originally had planned for Tony O’Hora to replace Mills. However, Lee Small,
\r\nformerly of Surveillance and Phenomena, took the helm for a handful of gigs before parting company with Shy in January 2009, he is now once again Shy’s vocalist.And i think it’s a nice choice by the band to sign up Lee Small on vocals, because of his great vocal range he really shines unquestionably and you can feel the power of his lead on every song. Mr Steve Harris, as his composition mastery has escalated to such heights that I really doubt that he will
\r\nbe able to reach again.There is a golden balance between very melodic AOR lines and epic (almost symphonic) progressive bursts that verify the class of the band. They remain true to their roots, but they also evolve their sound by adopting the contemporary forms that suits their background. More keyboard-oriented than their previous works, "Shy" gives the proper space to Joe Basketts to highlight his keys handling gifts and to fill
\r\nin the space with beautiful - and very often epic - keyboard themes. The rhythm section of Roy Davis and Bob Richards is tight and robust, while the production is balanced and very lively.
\r\nThe opener Land of a Thousand Lies: a massive synth/symphonic start leads to even more massive arena rock.The song is also characteristic of Shy’s musical formula: strong melodic arrangements driven by massive vocal arrangements, a steady rhythm section, and soaring guitar solos, and this is under girded by a luxurious layer of synthesizers. Across the disc, the sound is huge. This recipe certainly defines the power ballads"Breathe", "Save Me", and "Only for the Night". The latter rings more of AOR simply for its smoothness. But that AOR style rises in Over You and the longest track "Sanctuary", where Shy works their music character with precision.
\r\nWith this album, Shy proves beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is life after Tony Mills. Shy is a terrific melodic rock album from start to finish, and it’s one that will more than satisfy the band’s existing fan base while also appealing to fans of high-quality melodic rock bands like FM, Praying Mantis, Pride of Lions and Work of Art. \r\n

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\r\nAndreas Anellos \r\n

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