Album review: SAM MILLAR – More Cheese Please

Bandcamp [Release date 01.09.23]

Sam Millar is the epitome of an artist determined to get their music out there despite setbacks. Previously a member of the highly touted Big Foot, who split just as they were about to reap the positive reviews for their debut album. Next up, Sam Millar started the Sass Bandits who have appeared at a few festivals and gigs to positive reviews. He has also released a couple of EP’s and now Sam Millar unleashes his solo album, one that tips a massive musical hat to 80′s AOR & melodic rock.

‘Chardonnay’ is a vibrant mix of Boston and the Darkness. The song would have been a dancefloor filler at the 80′s rock nights of yore. ‘Forgot You’ has a neat little glam rock stomp, plus a rather snazzy guitar solo (which is no surprise really given he is a talented guitarist!).

‘Dancing On My Own’ has a lovely Hall & Oates vibe to it, whilst ‘Meet Me In The Hallway’ recalls the hi-tech AOR sound of the likes of Mr Mister. Indeed, one of the album’s strengths is its musical variety, albeit always with a melodic rock/AOR basis. The sax breaks on opener ‘The Killing Floor’ being a prime example, and one of the album’s highlights.

A proper solo release as he is self-released & produced and handles his own PR. Don’t let this one slip you by if, like me, you love a bit of 80′s influenced AOR/melodic rock from the likes of Dare, Mr Mister plus a bit of the Darkness and Boston. Waiter, more cheese please… ****

Review by Jason Ritchie

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