Remember
It Bites?
My personal
It Bites collection hasn't been aired in 10 years and its been ages since I have seen the band's name in the press.
Back in the late 80's
It Bites got lots of press in magazines like Kerrang, Metal Hammer etc and they were on TV as well. Even though I am not much into progressive rock I purchased their 1988 album "Once around the World". The following year "Eat me In St. Louis" followed to even more interest from the media, but soon after the band disbanded.
The band has just completed their comeback album "The Tall Ships". However, this isn't a full blown reunion. Original members Bob Dalton and John Beck have enlisted two renowned colleagues in their band, namely guitarist John Mitchell (Arena, Kino, Frost) and bassist Lee Pomeroy (Rick Wakeman).
"The Tall Ships" is one of the most successful reunions because the album combines the best of the group's past with new fresh impulses.
Singer and guitarist John Mitchell sounds amazing on the CD. His voice is big and crystal clear. "The Tall ships" is better than
It Bites in their heyday. Especially the pompous production, which accentuate all instruments and makes the big harmonies a real treat.
The songs are great compositions and manage to get listener to drift away into the songs and it doesn't feel pro-longed despite several songs clock in a 5-6 minutes.
This kind of music often has technical skills in the high seat in favor of catchiness.
It Bites proves that both can be combined with the wonderful
Fahrenheit.
Written by
Michael Wednesday, November 26, 2008
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