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. http://www.factor11.org