Wild America (USA)

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Wild America - Gasoline (2018)













Year : 2018
Style : Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans
Size : 200 mb

Bio:

Billy DiNapoli is a performer and recording artist who has worked in the music industry for over 35 years. He has played over 1,200 live performances in his career and recorded three albums worldwide.Born in Stamford, CT, Billy studied under Chris Risola of Steelheart and Steve Vai protégé and Grammy Award Winner, Paul Nelson. He appeared in the band Aftermath, which released their debut on Escape Records through Sony Entertainment worldwide in 2001.After losing their deal with Sony, Aftermath morphed into Fools Faith, which released Undone on Sickday Records in 2007.Stepping away from music from 2007 to 2012, Billy reunited with singer Joe Labbadia of Aftermath and Fools Faith and returned to performing in clubs around the New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts area, and a new project was spawned in 2017.Securing a record deal with Kivel Records, Wild America was born!Wild America’s new album Gasoline was released in November 2018 and has been met with favorable acclaim by critics. The band will tour various parts of the United States over the next eighteen months, as sales of the album are surpassing expectations!Billy can also be seen in the band Stairway to Halen, a Led Zeppelin/Van Halen tribute band, which has drawn large numbers of fans in the New York and Connecticut area. Stairway to Halen plans to branch out throughout the country in 2019, keeping Billy performing most of the year.

Album:

American label Kivel Records is one of my favorites, always discovering exciting new bands such as WILD AMERICA, who just released their debut titled "Gasoline" at the end of 2018 but properly distributed / available 2019. As usual. Kivel releases are on physical CD only.And what's the great thing here?WILD AMERICA have an unapologetic nod to the late ‘80s Arena Rock sound. There’s been a (much needed) resurgence in this kind of music over the past few years, so it’s always fun to find new bands picking up that tried and true banner.Do you miss bands like Night Ranger, Damn Yankees, Y&T, etc? Especially in / from America?Look no more. WILD AMERICA is the real deal.Wild America’s sound seems most influenced by that post-glam, pre-grunge period - 1989/1991 - where American melodic hard rock was still catchy and hook-heavy, but didn’t rely on image or songs about T&A quite as much. Fun without being embarrassing, in other words."Gasoline" check all the boxes. Catchy melodies? Check. Flashy solos? Check. Hard rocking rhythms? Check. Strong, clear vocals? Check.The songs are all well put-together with that 'sense of melody' that seems lost on many bands nowadays, and production is very, very good, inspired by that '80s Ron Nevison works I love sou much.The album even sports great cover artwork and complete booklet / lyrics like in the good ole times.“Is Anybody Listening” and “Maybe Tonight” are party-rocking highlights, but songs that slow down the pace like “Feet To The Fire” and “Til The End” (some Giant on it) also shine.The Kivel label has a knack for discovering fun, good old-school melodic hard rock bands, and WILD AMERICA definitely fits the bill."Gasoline" is that kind of albums you'll love at first listen. This is classiy US Arena Rock with that '89/'91 unrepeatable clean pristine sound, yet powerful, rocking and fun at the same time.As said, fans of Night Ranger, Giant, Damn Yankees, Tyketto, Tangier, etc need to discover this band / album right now.

Line Up:

Joe Labbadia - vocals, guitar
Billy DiNapoli - guitar, backing vocals
John Gallicano - bass, backing vocals
Jason Northrop - drums

with:

Andrew Kadin - keyboards, synths, backing vocals
Jason Coletsos - drums on 1,2,3,5,7,9,10
Heather Joseph - vocal duet on 6
Mike Dunlevy - backing vocals

Tracklist

01. Long Road
02. Rockstar
03. Is Anybody Listening
04. Gasoline
05. Something Inside
06. Feet to the Fire
07. Maybe Tonight
08. She Will
09. Bleed
10. Til the End



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Wild America - Old School Cool (2022)













Year : 2022 (Kivel Records Edition)
Style : Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 108 mb

Bio:

Billy DiNapoli is a performer and recording artist who has worked in the music industry for over 35 years. He has played over 1,200 live performances in his career and recorded three albums worldwide.Born in Stamford, CT, Billy studied under Chris Risola of Steelheart and Steve Vai protégé and Grammy Award Winner, Paul Nelson. He appeared in the band Aftermath, which released their debut on Escape Records through Sony Entertainment worldwide in 2001.After losing their deal with Sony, Aftermath morphed into Fools Faith, which released Undone on Sickday Records in 2007.Stepping away from music from 2007 to 2012, Billy reunited with singer Joe Labbadia of Aftermath and Fools Faith and returned to performing in clubs around the New York, Connecticut and Massachusetts area, and a new project was spawned in 2017.Securing a record deal with Kivel Records, Wild America was born!Wild America’s new album Gasoline was released in November 2018 and has been met with favorable acclaim by critics. The band will tour various parts of the United States over the next eighteen months, as sales of the album are surpassing expectations!Billy can also be seen in the band Stairway to Halen, a Led Zeppelin/Van Halen tribute band, which has drawn large numbers of fans in the New York and Connecticut area. Stairway to Halen plans to branch out throughout the country in 2019, keeping Billy performing most of the year.

Album:

As the band put it clear at their website; WILD AMERICA‘s mission is to keep that old school arena rock sound we all grew up with… alive and kickin’. This Connecticut, US, group goal is to bring back fun loving rock and roll with the release of their new album, ”Old School Cool”, via Kivel Records.Wild America’s first album ‘Gasoline’ was a powerful debut, and now they perfected the classic hook laden and anthem filled fun fest to the maximum throughout their sophomore endeavor.The songs here are all instantly likable melodic rockers. As the band describes it, ”a journey to Rock and Roll Disneyland.” They aren’t trying to invent the wheel but want to hit their fans with memorable hooks, sing along choruses and lavish production.”Old School Cool” emits a captivating swagger. Wild America fashion 11 rapacious songs that flourish with excitement and addictive rhythms inspired in the ’80s, the kind of no-frills rock n’ roll that will surely have you reminiscing of an era gone by. The days before auto-tune, backing tracks, etc.Sure, there’s cliché, the well known American Melodic Hard Rock formula, light lyrics… but it isn’t what you need to have a good time? What they do is honest and real, real rock n’ roll.Right from the start, the band hits you with driving guitar licks and big vocals. On “Are You Ready”, Joe Labbadia’s voice is crisp and full of impressive nuances. DiNapoli’s guitar produces fiery riffs over a monstrous bass line and aggressively vibrant drumming. “Are You Ready” is a total banger.“Love ‘Em And I’m Gone” continues the sonic bombardment. The guitar solo is ferocious. In “She’s A Good Woman” the band adds a little funky spice.By now, the listener is starting to get high on the glowing music that Wild America is letting loose. “I Don’t Need Your Love” follows and the song carries a bold cadence with propulsive vocals. Everyone is firing on all cylinders.“Name” contains cool arrangements and exalted vocals. The harmonies are punchy and full of life. DiNapoli’s guitar squeals with an edgy resonance. Also, Labbadia’s voice has an intrepid character. Wild America‘s songs always have that gargantuan melodic-hard quality.“Sometimes Love” slows the beat down. The ballad showcases the band’s excellent musicianship and strong songwriting. Wild America fills the song with exotic textures and lush essences.The band brings back the heat with “Trouble”, driven by a bluesy hard rock riff reminiscent of the early ’90s.“Higher” is an avid mid-rocker that’s perfect for the arena tour. It packs an infectious groove and animated reaches. The firm beat layers blazing coils of elation. In addition, Wild America‘s harmonies are utterly on point. “The Outside” has an emboldened accent. The melodic tempo accompanied with the pulverizing guitar depth gives the tune a fervent impact.The cell phone lights definitely pop on during “Stronger”, a midtempo melodic rocker featuring guest vocalist Roy Cathey (Ex- Cold Sweat). “Stronger is an ode to the resiliency of the human spirit especially during Covid” said the band. You can feel the passion in Labbadia and Cathey’s voices. This one is emotional.The album ends with “Until We Meet Again”, a rocker where the guitar riff, structure and sound is like a mix between White Lion and Poison. Very 1987-like, hairy metal. A perfect finish to a more than a solid classic Melodic Hard Rock LP.Don’t let anyone tell you that real rock is dead. ”Old School Cool” is a hook laden and anthem filled fun fest. An album ready for the Summer.

Line Up:

Joe Labbadia - Lead Vocals, Guitar
Billy DiNapoli - Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals
John Gallicano - Bass, Backing Vocals
Arnie Cuozzo - Drums
Andrew Kadin – Keyboards
Roy Cathey (Ex- Cold Sweat) – guest vocals on 10

Artwork – Nello Dell'Omo

Tracklist

01. Are You Ready
02. Love'em & I'm Gone
03. She's a Good Woman
04. I Don't Need Your Love
05. Name
06. Sometimes Love
07. Trouble
08. Higher
09. Outside Inside
10. Stronger
11. Until We Meet Again



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