Band : Salute
Album title : Toy Soldier
Label : Escape Music
Distributor : Escape Music – Connection Music
Release Date : 25/09/2009
Release : CD

With a line up compromising Mikael Erlandsson I had high expectations for this band, and they became true.

Of course Mikael  is already famous for his career as a solo artist, as well as being lead vocalist and keyboards player for Last Autumn’s Dream. Those out there who love LAD and like Mikael’s voice might buy this CD because they are fan.
But you cannot compare the style of Salute  to LAD.  Oh no, they have other talents on offering.
Upon hearing this CD, with it’s very catchy songs, I was reminded a bit of Emergency or  Zero, but with from time to time some glam rock influences.
A fantastic first album, let’s hope there are more in the same vein to follow.

96/100

Erik Morren.