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LastWorld - Time (2019)













Year : 2019
Style : Melodic Hard Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 170 mb

Bio:

Musical project from David Cagle and Jim Shepard.LastWorld is guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Jim Shepard and vocalist David Cagle. The new studio release “Over The Edge” is the follow up to their debut album “Time” on MelodicRock Records. JK Northrup, the master of mastering was brought in again to boost the sonics, so fans will hear the best versions of these recordings. Jim has again delivered his best songs and performance to date and David once again delivering a flawless rock vocal showcase.Jim Shepard is an American independent multi-instrumentalist who has recorded several solo albums as well as his band Taxi, who dominated the Northwest Indiana rock scene in the 90s. Award-winning international singer David Cagle has recorded vocals on more than 1,000 songs over the past 10 years for clients all over the world, covering multiple genres of music. Although a singer of many styles, Cagle is most known for his melodic, soulful rock voice.”

Album:

MelodicRock Records is excited to announce the release of the debut album "Time" from new American melodic rock outfit LastWorld. What do you do when two of your artists come to you asking for something else to get stuck into? You put them together! LastWorld is guitarist, multi-instrumentalist & songwriter Jim Shepard and vocalist David Cagle. Their pairing was a case of perfect timing, with Jim recently releasing his acclaimed last album "Jaded" and David Cagle looking to further enhance his vocal reputation after the monster JK Northrup & David Cagle record. Both guys wanted to keep busy, so MRR introduced the pair to see what could happen. Magic it seems, with Jim delivering his best songs and performance to date and David once again delivering a flawless rock vocal showcase. The master of mastering, JK Northrup, has given the sonics a boost as always, so fans get to hear the best version of these recordings. Jim Shepard is an American independent multi-instrumentalist who has recorded several solo albums as well as his band Taxi, who dominated the Northwest Indiana rock scene in the 90s. Award-winning international singer David Cagle has recorded vocals on more than 1,000 songs over the past 10 years for clients all over the world, covering multiple genres of music. Although a singer of many styles, Cagle is most known for his melodic, soulful rock voice.

Line-Up:

David Cagle - vocals
Jim Shepard - guitar

+ guests:

Bass – Mike Davis (tracks: 5)
Saxophone – Ron Hanchar

Production:

Artwork – Nello Dell'Omo
Mastered By – Jeff Northrup
Producer, Engineer, Mixed By, Electric Guitar, Acoustic Guitar, Bass Guitar, Keyboards, Drum Programming, Drums – Jim Shepard (3)

Tracklist:

01. Time
02. Over The Lie
03. I Can Only Be Me
04. Four Leaf Clover
05. Love Is Just A Matter Of Time
06. Just Another Day
07. Fallen
08. Cry
09. Don't Bother Me
10. Alive
11. Walk Away
12. Don't Say Goodbye
13. Lose You Now (Bonus Track)




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Lastworld - Fractured Mirror (2021)













Year : 2021
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 103 mb

Bio:

Musical project from David Cagle and Jim Shepard.LastWorld is guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Jim Shepard and vocalist David Cagle. The new studio release “Over The Edge” is the follow up to their debut album “Time” on MelodicRock Records. JK Northrup, the master of mastering was brought in again to boost the sonics, so fans will hear the best versions of these recordings. Jim has again delivered his best songs and performance to date and David once again delivering a flawless rock vocal showcase.Jim Shepard is an American independent multi-instrumentalist who has recorded several solo albums as well as his band Taxi, who dominated the Northwest Indiana rock scene in the 90s. Award-winning international singer David Cagle has recorded vocals on more than 1,000 songs over the past 10 years for clients all over the world, covering multiple genres of music. Although a singer of many styles, Cagle is most known for his melodic, soulful rock voice.”

Album:

Released by Perris Records, ”Fractured Mirror” is the third effort from Chicago-based classic melodic rockers LASTWORLD, the band formed by songwriter & multi-instrumentalist Jim Shepard (all instruments) and versatile vocalist David Cagle who has worked with JK Northrup among others.While opener “Save Yourself“ is a quite heavy-rocker driven by sharp riffs, the rest of the material veers from classic melodic rock with a modern sound and AOR splashes here and there influenced by Night Ranger softer side, Journey, Bon Jovi, etc.The band are essentially multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Jim Shepard who has released a few solo albums, and David Cagle, a man who has sung all kinds of genres over the years but appeals most to readers of this site due to his collaboration with JK Northrup on ‘That’s Gonna Leave A Mark’, an album that picked up lots of rave reviews.LASTWORLD feels more integral than Shepard’s solo records partly because he uses several singers there, but sticking with Cagle throughout this effort proves to be a better move. One singer gives it more cohesiveness and Cagle is a classy vocalist.As happened with previous LASTWORLD records, ”Fractured Mirror” a distinct US feel with the aforementioned inspiration, also, at times, reminded me of Jimmy Davis & Junction and occasionally solo Danny Wylde.All songs are build around strong melodies and radio-friendly choruses where instrumentation is precise, at the service of the songs and not overblowing the tune giving room for Cagle’s clean vocals to shine.This kind of classy Melodic Rock / AOR is always welcome from American musicians, which is becoming increasingly rare. We rely on the Europeans to keep the genre’s flame burning so acts like LastWorld are a precious gift we should treasure.

Line-Up:

Jim Shepard – all instruments
David Cagle – lead and backing vocals

Tracklist:

01. Save Yourself
02. Love Is Alive
03. Down on My Knees
04. Used
05. It’s Only Love
06. Lost Along the Way
07. Love Is Gonna Get Ya
08. I Lose Again
09. Let It Go
10. Love Is on the Way
11. I Don’t Wanna Lose




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Lastworld - Escape The Eclipse (2022)













Year : 2022
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 100 mb

Bio:

Musical project from David Cagle and Jim Shepard.LastWorld is guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Jim Shepard and vocalist David Cagle. The new studio release “Over The Edge” is the follow up to their debut album “Time” on MelodicRock Records. JK Northrup, the master of mastering was brought in again to boost the sonics, so fans will hear the best versions of these recordings. Jim has again delivered his best songs and performance to date and David once again delivering a flawless rock vocal showcase.Jim Shepard is an American independent multi-instrumentalist who has recorded several solo albums as well as his band Taxi, who dominated the Northwest Indiana rock scene in the 90s. Award-winning international singer David Cagle has recorded vocals on more than 1,000 songs over the past 10 years for clients all over the world, covering multiple genres of music. Although a singer of many styles, Cagle is most known for his melodic, soulful rock voice.”

Album:

LASTWORLD returns with their new studio release ”Escape The Eclipse”, their 4th album (third for Perris Records) in under 4 years from the dynamic duo of songwriter Jim Shepard (all instruments) and David Cagle (all vocals). The new album is plenty of the Melodic Rock / AOR you like from them plus a few surprises, once again mastered by former King Kobra JK Northrup.Shepard is the orchestrator creating some damn fine arrangements, a complete musician who really knows his way around his all the instruments too, his fretwork is excellent, the use keyboards to add splashes of color. His bass guitar skills are rock solid, and if the drums are programmed, then he’s made them sound very real – if not, then he’s a damned fine drummer to boot!Then anything Cagle puts his name to is always good – listen to his work with Taxi, Silent Tiger or JK Northrup if you need proof.

Line-Up:

Jim Shepard – all instruments
David Cagle – lead and backing vocals

Tracklist:

01. The Sanity Is Lost
02. I’m Never Gonna Let You Go
03. Just the Same
04. Who Holds Your Heart
05. She Wants More
06. Take Me Away
07. A Letter to a Friend
08. Go
09. It’s Hard
10. Tonight I Don’t Wanna Die
11. Escape the Eclipse




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LastWorld - Between The Cracks (2025)











Year : 2025 (Metallic Blue Records Edition)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + front
Size : 100 mb

Bio:

Musical project from David Cagle and Jim Shepard.LastWorld is guitarist/multi-instrumentalist/songwriter Jim Shepard and vocalist David Cagle. The new studio release “Over The Edge” is the follow up to their debut album “Time” on MelodicRock Records. JK Northrup, the master of mastering was brought in again to boost the sonics, so fans will hear the best versions of these recordings. Jim has again delivered his best songs and performance to date and David once again delivering a flawless rock vocal showcase.Jim Shepard is an American independent multi-instrumentalist who has recorded several solo albums as well as his band Taxi, who dominated the Northwest Indiana rock scene in the 90s. Award-winning international singer David Cagle has recorded vocals on more than 1,000 songs over the past 10 years for clients all over the world, covering multiple genres of music. Although a singer of many styles, Cagle is most known for his melodic, soulful rock voice.”

Album:

Melodic rockers LASTWORLD are back with a brand new studio album titled “Between The Cracks”. The band has officially signed a deal with Metallic Blue Records, and the CD has just been released, featured in exclusive here.The album is only available on physical format and it’s being sold with some cool merchandising; ‘LastWorld Coins’ and LastWorld ‘Glow in the Dark’ guitar picks included.Hot on the tail of their ‘Beautiful Illusion’ album from last year – Jim Shepard and David Cagle are back with their new studio opus, and in case you are new to the pairing – they are American purveyors of quality timeless Melodic Rock. Anything Cagle puts his name to is always amazing – listen to his work with Silent Tiger or JK Northrup if you need proof.Jim once again chief songwriter delivering a healthy slice of melodic hard rock with Cagle bringing them to life only as he can… there are 11 new tracks finely crafted with timeless melodies and rocking guitars, and as special guest female singer Heather Bricker (who worked with Shepard years ago) appears in a sweet duet with Cagle.There is plenty of variety to be found throughout “Between The Cracks” from crunching rockers through to delicate AOR ballads, all performed with genuine finesse and an obvious love for what they do. Easily the most complete LastWorld album to date.Fans of Alias, Diving For Pearls, Journey, Signal will love this...

Line-Up:

Jim Shepard – all instruments
David Cagle – lead and backing vocals

+ guest:

Heather Bricker - vocals on 8

Tracklist:

01. Love, I’m Over You
02. Out Of Reach
03. Nowhere To Run
04. Victim Of Your Own Excuse
05. Push Me Away
06. It’s Our Time
07. M.G.L.G.2
08. It’s You (duet with Heather Bricker)
09. Save The World
10. 11-4-97
11. Slipping Away




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