Malta's Fire show just enough invention and imagination across an bunch of foot stomping melodic rock songs to turn our heads and attract our attention.
Considering this is the band's first album (from 2006, now re-released) the music is richly textured, the sound polished and the songwriting strong.
 
The 12 tracks are peppered with colourful evocations of classic rock. Maybe it's the Hammond organ that forms the basis of the band's sound, or maybe it's the conventionally structured songs and sturdy hooks.
There's a hint of Heep's Prog melodic rock (Get Out Of My Way) and a huge slab Stonesy, good time rock'n'roll (Taste This) to prove the point.
That said, there's enough of an identity here to provide a promising future to a talented band.
One to watch.Unequivocally.

Style: Melodic rock

Rating: 7.5/10

Posted by Brian - Friday, January 14, 2011



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