FERGIE FREDERIKSEN - review added ?th Month 2011
Album Review: Happiness Is The Road (2011)
For fans of: Hard Rock
Dennis “Fergie” Frederiksen is the one-time vocalist of Toto, as well as singer on musical projects including Trillion, LeRoux, Mecca and more. His debut solo album "Equilibrium" came out in 1999. "Happiness Is The Road" is the follow-up, and sees Fergie in fine voice.
With writing credits including Jim Peterik, production by Dennis Ward, and those gorgeous vocals, this was never going to be anything but a superb release. The melodies are sublime, the rhythms amply booming, and catchiness levels always remain in positive territory. In fact it's damned hard to find fault. The only thing I would say is that 'First To Cry' is the exact same song that appeared on the recent House Of Lords album. WTF?
In Summation:
This is a great album. Kind of like the Mecca release from 2002 but with a much harder edge. An essential purchase I'd say!
Entertainment/Enjoyment:
Musicianship:
Vocals:
Song Writing:
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Overall (Not An Average Of The Above):
Track List:
01. Angel (Mirror To Your Soul)
02. Elaine
03. First To Cry
04. Follow Your Heart
05. Happiness Is The Road
06. I Still Believe In Love
07. Lyin Eyes
08. Love Waits For No One
09. Writing On The Wall
10. The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be
11. The One
12. The Savior
Band/Performers:
Fergie Frederiksen - Vocals
Dennis Ward - Bass Guitar, Guitars, Keyboards and Background Vocals
Dirk Bruinenberg - Drums
Nathan Eshman - Guitars
Eric Ragno - Keyboards
Other Info:
Produced by Dennis Ward
Label: Frontiers Records
Artist's website(s): Fergie Frederiksen | MySpace | Facebook
