AIRRACE - Back to the start (Release: July 1, 2011 EU - Agu 23, 2011 USA)

 

Here we go with the returning of this band after 27 years and first of all let me say something, swear to God that i can't understand why major record labels don't support quality Rock bands like this one. i've got my own theory but it's too long...
Well, the album opens with Keep On Going an energetic and full of melody cut built on keys and solid guitars. Two Of A Kind is pure 80's Rock starting with some guitar chords and plucking that reminds Piece Of Mind by BOSTON though the song grows in a very different direction. When Baby is the reference track of the album and one of the year's AOR songs. This song is full of good vibe, catchy choruses and magnificent keys and backing vocals. Singer Keith Murrell reminds, all through the album, an early Steve Perry with high tone and strong vocals as evident in Call Me Anytime, another highlight that has a 70's vibe thanks to the way the piano is played and the chorus. So Long is a mid-tempo with a perfect conjunction of keys and guitars and with an intro with military rythm built on drums, great song.
Enough Of Your Lovin' and One Step Ahead could perfectly fit into Infinity or Evolution by JOURNEY while What More Do You Want From Me is the perfect end for this great returning.
The rest of the album keeps the same strong and melodic vibe introducing some Hammond keys in cuts like You Better Believe It  with PURPLE reminiscent because of this and the proper songwriting.

The only thing with the album is the sound that could be better. 

Special mention that there's no ballad in this album... but you won't miss it.

In summary, a must have album for all Melodic Rock lovers and even for all music lovers and one of the best returning of the last years. 

Best Tracks (in order of preference):

 When Baby
 Call Me Anytime
 So Long
 One Step Ahead
 Enough Of Your Lovin'

This album is worth of 4.7 out of 5 ROCKS!!!