Avion (CD, 2004), New, Steve Bertrand (Formerly of The Tories)

Description: Tracklist Perfect from Now OnLovedSeven Days Without YouBeautifulStarting OverWhen I BreatheBulletproof GlowIt Falls Back on MeThe Best Is Yet to ComeLove Is Here AgainTrinidad and a DC-10Where Are You NowLe Pont Neuf After releasing two outstanding but almost unheard records, the Tories drowned in a sea of label/exposure problems and after a while, everyone involved gave up and moved on... Fortunately, Steve kept writing and after a false start as he toyed with beginning a solo career, (completing several tunes for a project called "Joyride"), he landed in Avion. This offering is the only recording to surface by the band but it has all the earmarks that would have been a third Tories recording and as such, it will fit nicely into the collection of anyone who has enjoyed one or both of those. The thoughtful lyrics and smooth chord changes are there, all tightly bound to outstanding musicianship and immaculate production technique. Also ever-present is the Tories trademark of using squeaky clean tracks offset and highlighted by greasy guitars. Even the megaphone back up vocals in "Trinidad and a DC10" and the "record-stop" stall in the middle of the 2nd verse of "Starting Over" are here to prove the artist's pedigree. Be advised though, that not all of the songs presented here are fresh and newly created for this release. "Would You Notice" was borrowed from the 2nd Tories record and "Bulletproof Glow" came from Steve's aborted solo sessions. But the recycling doesn't detract from the quality or validity of the package. Even without those two tunes, there is plenty here to listen to and enjoy! "Seven Days Without You" was the CD's hit (and rightfully so, it owns some of the most poignant lyrics on the record), but other songs are worthy of praise as well. "Beautiful" is similarly poignant but has a nice uptempo feel. "Would You Notice" is a well-crafted song of romantic yearning that is also nicely uptempo. "Bulletproof Glow" is probably my favorite rocking-out song. The tunes are interesting, the mix is outstanding, the performance is sincere... in short, it's a record worth owning.

Price: 2.79 USD

Location: Munfordville, Kentucky

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