If you cast your mind back a few months or so, you may remember I posted a series of reviews for AREASONICA Records, showcasing the Italian up-and-coming alternative music scene, with bands such as THE BORDERLINES and ARTEMIXIA COR offering up a cultural diversity you wouldn't necessarily be aware of…well…as it happens, they've been in touch again, forwarding a band by the name of PINK ADDICTION. Hailing from a town called Novafeltria, in the region of Romagna, this grunge-inspired 5-piece have recently released their debut self-titled album…is the future fuchsia? Let’s see what’s so addictive…
The album kicks off with “White Lands” which paces itself very well as a sort of casual introduction; it’s got a great blues-rock sound at its core with Marco Pellegrini’s bold vocals prominent but not overpowering. In a sense it’s not too unlike ALTER BRIDGE at their mellowest, providing a song you can simply sway along to, it’s a decent start. Tracks such as “The Temple Of The Golden Spiders” and “Inside My Pain” highlight the bands stoner-rock influences, while the classic hard rock inspired “Until The Sun Goes Down” and “Sleeping With A Gun” keep the album flowing with their edgier appeal.
For those of you that can speak Italian, “Schiavo Libero” provides a slick yet solid rock ‘n’ roll track performed in their native lingo and it’s actually one of the albums highlights, there’s a great sound to this, before then finally we finish up on…”Pretty Big Titty”…I’m not even joking. OK for all intents and purposes, it’s a catchy piece of rock with a great rhythm, but in all seriousness, it’s out of place here, it really is. Creatively it simply doesn't add up and to some extent damages a certain degree of credibility the record rightfully has…a strange decision this one. As a whole, the album is a strong one; it’s got some great hooks, ample harmony and generally plays very well. The artwork and that closing track would have served better as a stand-alone single, but, we can’t have it all ways. There’s nothing truly addictive here, but it’s still worth a listen. [6]
The album kicks off with “White Lands” which paces itself very well as a sort of casual introduction; it’s got a great blues-rock sound at its core with Marco Pellegrini’s bold vocals prominent but not overpowering. In a sense it’s not too unlike ALTER BRIDGE at their mellowest, providing a song you can simply sway along to, it’s a decent start. Tracks such as “The Temple Of The Golden Spiders” and “Inside My Pain” highlight the bands stoner-rock influences, while the classic hard rock inspired “Until The Sun Goes Down” and “Sleeping With A Gun” keep the album flowing with their edgier appeal.
For those of you that can speak Italian, “Schiavo Libero” provides a slick yet solid rock ‘n’ roll track performed in their native lingo and it’s actually one of the albums highlights, there’s a great sound to this, before then finally we finish up on…”Pretty Big Titty”…I’m not even joking. OK for all intents and purposes, it’s a catchy piece of rock with a great rhythm, but in all seriousness, it’s out of place here, it really is. Creatively it simply doesn't add up and to some extent damages a certain degree of credibility the record rightfully has…a strange decision this one. As a whole, the album is a strong one; it’s got some great hooks, ample harmony and generally plays very well. The artwork and that closing track would have served better as a stand-alone single, but, we can’t have it all ways. There’s nothing truly addictive here, but it’s still worth a listen. [6]
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