Album review: NESTOR – Teenage Rebel
Napalm Records [Release date 31.05.24]
Album number two from Nestor sees the band signed to a big label, namely Napalm Records, home to fellow lovers of a good 80′s melodic rock riff, the Night Flight Orchestra. According the band’s bio they have been around since 1989, falling into ‘slumbering hibernation for three decades’ before releasing their debut album in 2021.
The intro ‘The Law of Jante’, featuring actress Freya Miller, leads into the album’s first melodic rock delight, ‘We Come Alive’, although the riff of the album award goes to the single ‘Victorious’. An aural treat of big guitar riffs, swirling keys, catchy chorus and the melodious vocals of Tobias Gustavsson. Stonking guitar solo on this one too courtesy of Jonny Wemmenstedt.
The middle of the album brings out more treats in the shape of the rocky ‘Caroline’, the Chicago approved ballad ‘The One That Got Away’ (its the bombastic bits and piano/vocal mic that recalls 80′s Chicago) and the simple, but effect chorus on ‘Addicted To Love’. ‘Unchain My Heart’ sees the album’s quality dip a little, although the heartfelt ballad ‘Daughter’ sees the album out in style. The song builds nicely to a satisfying power ballad finale.
Nestor have now released two strong albums in three years and judging by this album they are not running short of musical ideas.
Close run thing between Nestor and Remedy for Scandi flavoured melodic rock album of the year. Over to you Eclipse… Until then, this one will be on repeat play for many a melodic rock lover. ****
Review by Jason Ritchie
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