Band : Tony Harnell & The Mercury Train
Album title : Round Up
Label : Frontiers Records
Distributor : Rough Trade Benelux
Release Date : 02/07/2010
Release : CD

I don't think I still need to introduce you to Tony Harnell. You probably know him from his past groups like TNT, Westworld and Starseaker. If you do, then you'll probably know all the songs on this album, except 1.  Cause these are all classics, rerecorded with musicians with a non-Metal/ Hard Rock background.

If you've heard the originals, does this album adds something to those songs? Well it adds an extra dimension, since not only are all songs played acoustically, but since the musicians have a totally different background, some songs were rearranged, keys were changed, parts were added etc. It was pleasant to listen to this album, but personally I think the original versions still are the better ones.  However opinions hereabout may vary.  As for the artist itself this must have been quite a challenge to see these songs take on a completely different shape.

I'd advise to give it a listening to, before buying the album.

80/100

Erik Morren.