Let's Get Serious

Outloud

OUTLOUD is a Melodic Hard Rock band from Greece formed in 2008. They have released […]
By Katarzyna Zakolska
April 27, 2014
Outloud - Let's Get Serious album cover

OUTLOUD is a Melodic Hard Rock band from Greece formed in 2008. They have released 2 albums: "We'll Rock You to Hell and Back Again" in 2009 and "Love Catastrophe" in 2011, as well as an EP, "More Catastrophe" in 2012. Their new third album "Let's Get Serious", will be released on May 23rd 2014. They are working on new album with American singer Chandler Mogel and Bob Katsionis (FIREWIND). The album consists of 11 new songs plus a cover of OMD's "Enola Gay".

 
The whole album is full of potential hits. I am particularly fond of "I Was So Blind", which is totally killer! It has true Melodic Hard Rock sounds with keys, heavy riffs & an energetic rhythm section! There's also a catchy chorus with amazing lyrics. You can just feel the 80's comeback to your mind, especially in "One More Time" with a powerful chorus, gentle keys, and  a pretty working rhythmic section. Just amazing atmosphere! Keys & riffs sounds similarity to SURVIVOR or TOTO tracks. "Like A Dream", besides melodic riffs and keys in modern style, is felt influences of FOREIGNER. "Death Rock!" was opening by a mega pulp of drums, like in SEPULTURA songs, and then Hard Rock mixed with Heavy Metal in singing. Wonderful is the ballad "It Really Doesn't Matter", with acoustic guitar and vocals sung in the most brilliant ways. The guys did a fantastic cover of the OMD song "Enola Gay". Energetic keys and guitars give true kick-assness, with beautiful keys and perfect singing. Groove sounds with energetic riffs in "All In Vain" accompany catchy choir in refrain show spirit of the 80's. The guitar solo work and modern sounds are amazing. "Bury The Knife" has AOR keys & is full of power and fresh air inside with a memorable chorus and also a progressive change rate like in DREAM THEATER. The most heavy & powerful song on album is "Toy Soldiers", with really strong riffs and a killer solo played by Mike Orlando (ADRENALINE MOB). Titled track "Let's Get Serious" is perfect performance with sweet guitars, energy & clear drums together with fine keys in this instrumental track.

The music of OUTLOUD is melodious and catchy. All the time there is a listenable Melodic Hard Rock style and the feeling and spirit of the 80's and 90's rock. Chandler Mogel has an interesting voice, that perfectly suits for this kind of rock – melodius, strong and very clear. Every song on this album is made solid and very enjoyabe in listening. The guys put into this album much experience & a high level of playing! I'm sure that Melodic Hard Rock lovers will love this CD! If You like energetic Hard Rock with big doses of melody you wouldn't be disappointed with OUTLOUD.

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9 / 10

Almost Perfect

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"Let's Get Serious" Track-listing:

1. Death Rock!
2. I Was So Blind
3. One More Time
4. Bury The Knife
5. Like A Dream
6. It Really Doesn't Matter
7. A While To Go
8. All In Vain
9. Another Kind of Angel
10. Let's Get Serious
11. Toy Soldiers
12. Enola Gay

Outloud Lineup:

Chandler Mogel - Vocals
Bob Katsionis - Guitars, Keyboards
Sverd - Bass
Jim Scordilis - Guitar
George Kollias - Drums

Guest:
Mike Orlando (Adrenaline Mob) - Lead Guitar on "Toy Soldiers"

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