Year : 1988 (FM Records Edition 1995)
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , AOR
Country : United States
Audio : 192 kbps + all scans
Size : 88 mb
Bio:
Tradia is an AOR/melodic hard rock band from New Jersey, USA.Mark Durgett on guitar is co-founding member of the band performing lead guitar on the albums 'Trade Winds', 'Welcome to Paradise' and 'From the Basement'..released on FM/Revolver Records.3 albums in discography: first "Trade Winds" (1988) second "Welcome To Paradise" (1988/1995) and last "III From The Basement" (2001).
Album:
2nd album...unreleased material collection originally recorded in 1988.In the heart of the late 1980s, amidst the vibrant and ever-evolving landscape of heavy metal, emerged an album that captured the essence of the era's raw energy and musical experimentation.The songs are not difficult to understand and the chorus work is very catchy.Tremendous album this one by a band who deserved more recognition than the one they already had.this album starts with a ballad and although it's a risky attempt to do so, somehow it works in this case as the ballad is a very good one;the rest of the album is one great track after another not a dull moment in here guys!.high quality aor that should'nt be ignored at any cost.There must have been some songs with brilliant a cappella choruses and some pretty heavy rhythms. I'd say it is a bit like ASIA, for example, with a bit more grit.If you see it and have a chance, I highly recommend giving it a listen.The sound was exactly as I remembered it. After reading the commentary, I remembered that it was imported around 1995 and domestic edition around 1996, but it was actually composed and recorded around 1988.The impression that it reminded me of TOTO or ASIA, for example, was right. However, if it had been composed at the end of the 80s and released to the world in the mid-90s, I think it would have been somewhat retro in terms of contemporaneity. However, the content is really good. The vocals is rather thick and strong, the playing is brawny, the rhythms and riffs are strong, but the melodies are lyrical, but the rock is generous and continental in its sweep, without being too impetuous. The balance between the two is exquisite. The nationality is unrecognisable in a good way.Undoubtedly as good as the first one, it is true that the production is not excellent but musically the album is a marvel. ‘Never Fell In Love Before’ “All Of My Life” “Just Hold On” my favourites in that order as far as ballads go and “Sweet 16” “In Your Eyes” “Hard Time” and “Welcome To Paradise” are my overall Super Favourites. The cover is great, and I wish more people would listen to this music.Really impressed by this little indie!astonishing commercial hard rock with amazing vocals,solos,hooks,songs and a fine balance between keys and guitars!the only handicap is the artwork that seems to refer to a prog band or something!anyway "never fell in love before","welcome to paradise","all my life " are sensational songs!essential and a big pleasant surprise!
Line-Up:
Johnny Lindsey - vocals
Dave Baldwin - vocals
Jane Stewart - vocals
Mark Durgett - guitar
Chris Randall - bass - See aslo: ex-Mountains
Tom Zimmer - bass
Chris Sacchiero - bass
Anthony D'Amelio - drums
Tim Delaney - drums
Scott Madsen - keyboards
Production:
Produced by Scott Madsen
Co-Producer by Don Sternecker
Recorded at Mix-O-Lydian studios, Boonton, New Jersey, USA
Cover artwork by Rodney Mathews
Tracklist:
01. Never Fell In Love Before
02. Hard Time
03. Sweet 16
04. Just Hold On
05. Welcome To Paradise
06. The Dark Side
07. All Of My Life
08. Gonna Make You Mine
09. Locked In Love
10. In Your Eyes
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