MARIAH-MARIAH-

This album from 1976 was stillborn already at it´s release. As this may pass as an AOR/Hard/Classic rock record the feeling of not getting through with the message is eminent. Originated from Chicago the band relocated to L.A in in 1974 after a record deal with Warner Brother´s but this release didn´t create the ripples as was the idea. This album just ended up in the middle of nowhere…

The production is timetypical with focus on the vocal harmonys by V.J Comforte and the great guitar playing by  Len Fogerty and Ken Sullivan (later in “Survivor”)  got all ingredients for succes. The radio friendly songs are all up with a high standard formula and this could easily been a release by Styx or even Kansas. The brief story about Mariah ends in 1977 when sales figures just imploded both the band and the label.

Whatabout the drummer, Wayne DiVarko?? Not to my surprise, this fellow is just Another mediocre drummer that doesn´t use his potentionel drumming skills due to the style of Music. All is nice and tidy with no personal impact or striking abilities to die for. The hit ratio is under avarage and there´s not much to tickle your senses  in this album. A sad day for all drummers….

If you´re in to AOR/Hard/Classic rock this odd jewel maybe the lost favourite you been looking for. The songs are even with no lighthouse standout tune but there´s no tombstone highlight either. Great copies are out there for less Money but this one maybe should be the  low price vinylfair surprise instead?? As a car, no-brainer, ride along Music this one´s unbeatable.  A toetapping and finger drumming Classic!  🙂

VINYLRATING/GRADE

4-CHEESY-AVARAGE-