Escape Music [Release date 24.03.23]
The Flood are an interesting proposition featuring vocalist Chris Ousey (Heartland/Virginia Wolf/Snakecharmer), FM guitarist Jim Kirkpatrick and former FM keyboards player Didge Digital. So far, so melodic hard rock and blues rock. However, it is the rhythm section that may raise a few eyebrows as it features Saxon’s powerhouse drummer Nigel Glockler (last heard on the rather good Six By Six album) and legendary Mr.Big, Talas & Winery Dogs bass player Billy Sheehan. They really do add that extra punch and ‘wow’ factor to the Flood’s overall sound.
The Flood really go all out on the hard rock front with the opening trio of ‘Dangerous Dawn’, ‘The Devil He Don’t ‘ and ‘Fight Or Flight’. ‘Dangerous Dawn’ in particular fair pins the listener to their set with a driving bass, big guitar sound and added cowbell :) Oh, and the guitar solo isn’t too shabby either! Nice to hear Didge Digital filling in a few Jon Lord approved organ riffs into the mix.
The ballad ‘Can I Call It Home’ allows Chris Ousey to show he still has a powerful vocal, which with the music recalls Snakecharmer meets Bad Company. Jim Kirkpatrick again provides a tasty solo midway through. There is plenty of feeling in the playing.
The keyboards and guitar solos on ‘Stand Up’ are stunning, recalling Moody-Marsden era Whitesnake and Deep Purple.
‘A Taste Of What’s To Come’ sees the album out in a final flourish of hard rocking goodness.
Given the pedigree of the musicians involved, the Flood will certainly generate interest and the good news is they have made an album that is full of bluesy, hard rocking delights. An album that definitely leaves you wanting to hear more from the band. ****
Review by Jason Ritchiet’s about time we had a good original heavy rock album that is worth talking about, so, in their own words, just “Hear us Out” !!
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