This is the first album for the Swedes INNOCENT ROSIE. In the past, they had released Demos (2007), but Bad Habit Romance is their full length album from Swedmetal Records. INNOCENT ROSIE may be around the block only for four years, but they have gained good response in Sweden and have already played in 'Cruefest' in the summer of 2007, which is a huge step, and it is worth mentioning that is the second Scandinavian band that participates in that festival.

From the first seconds, you get that this band has influences from GUNS N' ROSES, SKIDROW and MOTLEY CRUE. What should be underlined is that, despite those influences, despite the bluesy solos, they have turned into a more 'close to our era' modern sound. They move from bluesy/Rock style (Shine, Shine, Shine) , body shakers like Sex Talkin', Don't Drag Me Down (POISON, QUIREBOYS), sleazy sound (Bad Habit Romance) up to a glam style injected with micro-quantities of grundge, like Knock Me Out, Left Alone. Definitely they have done a good fusion, and the vocals of Oskar Kaleva start from really soft melodic (I'm A Vibe), reach the Axl Rose line (Let A Memory Die) and sometimes give rise to a hybrid of it with a more harsh version.

The production is quite good, with pounding bass, unpolished sound in the guitars and strong percussion. Of course there could be improvements, but that is something that comes to thought after several listening sessions. To conclude, Bad Habit Romance by all means, is a cracking debut album, and I hope that the guys will keep it up. Well done!