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Reviews: Factor-11 ~
It's In The Blood
Posted on Saturday, October 09,
2004 @ 06:49:25 EST
Topic:
Reviews |
Artist: Factor-11
CD: It's in the Blood
Home: Novato, California
Style: Retro Rock
Quote: "Factor-11 is a versatile and
entertaining rock group with the power to
capture your attention and the finesse to keep
it."
By Ken
Mowery
Exposure over time to Factor–11’s new CD,
It’s In The Blood, brings an ever-deepening
appreciation and understanding of this
multi-dimensional project. As the liner notes
clearly state, It’s In The Blood is more
than a title. Discovering the deeper meaning of
the CD’s title is in itself worth the sale
price.
The first song, “Mystery Called Love,” begins by
asking the question, “Will I find love only in
you?” The song goes on to explore the mystery of
unconditional love and its impact on the human
condition. This tune introduces the punkish-ly
thin but pleasant sound of vocalist Spencer
Scheer and an interestingly tight and parallel
vocal harmony that creates a very engaging sonic
effect. There is also a very nice lead riff
throughout this first cut.
“Inject the Truth” is the second song, and it
has one of the most memorable hooks of a chorus
ever heard. It is cast in a complex and
infectious rhythm that drives this excellent
song and burns it into the memory. Musically,
the first two songs stand well above the tracks
comprising the middle of the CD. However, there
is some interesting harmonica work on “America
Pride” which deserves special mention.
“Jerusalem” and “Eighth Day” bring a stylish
conclusion to the CD. A slightly overdriven
rhythm guitar establishes a fantastically
irresistible groove in “Jerusalem." The feel of
this song alone will bring listeners back to the
CD for many spins. The last song treats
listeners to a funky blues beat, complete with
judicious use of note-bending harmonica and
heart-rending lead guitar.
It’s In The Blood shows that Factor-11 is
a versatile and entertaining rock group with the
power to capture your attention and the finesse
to keep it.
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