AOR Heaven [Release date 10.09.21]
Four original M.ILL.ION members reunited in the autumn of 2020 – Hans Dalzon (vocals), CT Rohdell (guitar), Marcus Berglund (keyboards) and B.J Laneby (bass) – and they were joined by new recruits Henrik Andersson (lead guitar) and Magnus Rohdell (drums). The results of this reunion are ‘Back On Track’, an album that includes three brand new songs and two re-recordings/re-arrangements of tracks from the ‘No.1’ album. The remainder of the tracks on here are rare recordings, remixes and remasters of songs from the first three albums – ‘No.1’, ‘We, Ourselves & Us’ and ‘Electric’. It is the first album by M.ILL.ION since ‘Sane and Insanity’ back in 2011 and this year also marks the 30th anniversary of their debut album’s release.
The three new songs are all pretty damn fine, with the lead single ‘Back On Track’ the pick of the bunch. M.ill.ion have lost none of their melodic hard rock sound with the guitars and Hammond still driving their music along to good effect. I am hoping the rather pomptastic ‘Circle Of Trust’ gets released as a single to as this has such a good chorus and plenty of musical delights, including bells and choral backing vocals. Impressive.
Those after a hard rock fix will enjoy ‘Judgement Day’ and ’90-60-90’, whilst ‘Lovely Eyes’ shows a lighter side to the band’s sound. A strong ballad without being too clichéd. ‘Doctor Loov’ and ‘Get Down To Biz’ have perhaps not aged as well.
A good way for M.ill.ion to re-introduce themselves and acquaint people unfamiliar with their earlier material. Based on the new songs let’s hope they record and release a whole album of new songs soon. Great to have them back, they have been missed. ****
Review by Jason Ritchie
Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK
Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook.
Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio
David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 2 March 2025.
UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). This show was first broadcast on 4 March 2025
How to Listen Live?
Click the programming image at the top of the page (top right of page if using desktop)
Get Ready to ROCK! Radio is also in iTunes under Internet Radio/Classic Rock
Listen in via the Tunein app and search for “Get Ready to ROCK!” and save as favourite.
More information and links at our radio website where you can listen live or listen again to shows via the presenter pages: getreadytorockradio.com
Power Plays w/c 24 March 2025
HARRI LARKIN Too Close To The Sun (Robot Distro)
SANDNESS Not Your Dog (Rockshots Records)
DOCTOR BLACK Drag Me Down (indie)
COHEED AND CAMBRIA Goodbye Sunshine (Virgin Music Group)
LEONI JANE KENNEDY Closer (indie)
SMALL TOWN POLITICS Red Lights (indie)
Featured Albums w/c 24 March 2025
09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003 – 2024 (Singer Songwriter)
Our occasional Newsletter signposts latest additions to the website(s). We also include a selection of recent top albums, based on GRTR! reviewer ratings. The newsletter is sent out a few times a year.
If you’d like to register to receive this occasional mailing please complete the form:
If using a smartphone/tablet please tap here or re-orientate your device
(Note that this registration is separate from site registration which allows you to leave comments and receive daily emails about new content. If you wish to register for this – in addition or separately – please click or tap here – for more information – the form is at the foot of each page. Please read our privacy policy when opting-in to receive emails.
PDF - you can delete unwanted sections
