This is a new-old album, by an old-new band.
Cryptic? You bet! But the music isn't, its just good Rock (with a capital R).

The album On The Run released independently this year by Off The Edge, features the stunning guitar-work of Peter Hanmer, the solid bass and vocal talents of Tony Groenwald and the incredible voice of Judy Marshall.

The late 70's/early 80's rock scene worldwide was sadly overshadowed by Punk and Disco and Electropop at the time, but some great Overseas bands were around recording some great albums...Boston, Rainbow, Foreigner, Yes, Starship, Kansas, Styx, Heart, etc to name just a few.

The album On The Run has been 16 years in the making and the influences of those bands mentioned, shine through brightly. Peter's guitaring goes from Pink Floyd-style atmospherics to chugging Keith Richard or ZZ Top-type riffs to soaring epic guitar solos.

The lyrics are inciteful, challenging and important. From love songs to street children to running away from SA, the issues of life and living are tackled boldly.

Judy's vocals are a revelation. Her powerful rock voice soars and swoops and leaves you wanting more.

The band is unsigned, but the CD packaging is superb with all the lyrics included.

Brian Currin

Review originally published in the SA Rock Digest, 14 April 1999.

Tracks:

1. Introduction (Hanmer) [3.00]
2. If There Is Love (Hanmer/Groenewald) [6.15]
3. The Critics (Hanmer/Groenewald) [3.27]
4. Just Another Band (Hanmer/Groenewald) [4.31]
5. Free And Easy (Hanmer/Groenewald) [4.17]
6. It Ain't Fiction (Hawla) [3.40]
7. Take It On The Run (Hanmer/Groenewald) [5.27]
8. Running (Hanmer/Groenewald/Potterton) [3.58]
9. Breaking Away (Hanmer/Groenewald/Walker) [4.44]
10. Evil In Her Eyes (Hanmer/Groenewald) [4.25]
11. Reprise (Hanmer) [4.47]

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