When we speak about Glam Metal, many can think about a Metal/Rock genre that was famous (and infamous in many aspects) in the USA during the 80's, and that was killed by time and the prominence of Alternative Rock. But as time destroys every fashion you can think of, Alternative Rock faded, and Glam Metal came back as vigorous as ever. But not so much in USA, but in Europe, and the German quintet KISSIN' DYNAMITE is one of the strongest names among this new generation. Their fifth album, "Ecstasy", is another excellent work of them. This album brings their main style in a simple and straight format, being a bit more commercially accessible to a broader public. But don't get the wrong idea: they are still a Glam Rock band with a modern insight, with some heavy parts on their instrumental foundations. But I need to state for the ones that aren't introduced to their work: be prepared for some nasty and charming melodies, with hooking choruses adorned by excellent backing vocals.

The sound quality is what we could expect to such kind of album: perfect. It's clear in the way their music needs to sound alive and comprehensible, but heavy and aggressive as their musical personality demands. It unites the best of both worlds, and no one will complain about it. They have chosen excellent instrumental tunes that improve their songs even more. Musically, the quintet is mature and experienced, using some excellent musical arrangements that are really charming.

The accessible insight that guides "I've Got the Fire" (some of AOR/Pop Rock elements are presented on this song), the charming and tender melodies created for "You're Not Alone" (what an excellent chorus), the nasty and filthy Sleazy Rock elements on "Somebody's Gotta Do It" (the guitars are excellent on these riffs), the beautiful and introspective "Still Around" (the vocals are showing their versatility here), the accessible parts of "Superhuman", the excellent and thunderous AOR rhythm of "Breaking the Silence", and the charming Melodic Rock approach shown on "One More Time" and on "Wild Wind" are their finest shots. But you won't find weak spots on "Ecstasy".

With this album, KISSIN' DYNAMITE becomes able to face some giants of Glam Metal, so be prepared to be hooked by "Ecstasy".