Review by Stormy
3 stars out of 4
The second compilation from legendary rock brothers Johnny and Donnie
Van Zant is another great collection of potent rock tunes interspersed
with some powerful ballads. The lead track "Oklahoma" written about the
victims of the horrible tornadoes that struck there in 2000 goes from a
country twang beginning to a headlong rock finale. "Heart Of an Angel"
is in intense rock ballad with sweet piano lead-ins and a power-rock
chorus. Although the brothers' roots and the influences of their respective
bands Lynyrd Skynyrd and .38 Special are evident throughout the CD, they
put their own personal songwriting stamp on the music. The modernistic
brash-rocking "Imagination" is in perfect contrast to the gutsy boogie
of "Baby Get Blue". Johnny and Donnie's vocals are spectacular throughout,
both individually and during the duets. The backing musicians are killer,
and Kenny Wayne Shepherd lends his guitar pyrotechnics on a couple of
tracks. While the brothers will be recording again with their separate
bands, this CD makes you hope they continue to record together on a
regular basis.
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