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Uriah Heep – Wake
The Sleeper – 2008
By Phil Ramer
Lausanne, Switzerland, 31.5.2008,
WTS already on
the shelves. The song are kind of
sophisticated : after one week non stop
listening, there is absolutely no
boring. While for instance Sonic Origami
included songs that should have gone to
the charts (Across the Miles) and failed
in doing so, there is no hit parade song
in WTS. Sonic was a very good album
anyway.
But 10 years after, we all need some
renewal. In order to do so, just reach
for WTS : solid rock, no compromise,
Heep have the foundations for the next
few years touring. All the song will
perform well on stage. They have also
the power to attract new fans which like
classic rock.
About the Players : Mick is absolutely
outstanding, as Russell is. Russel is
excellence in renewal : with his strong
and speed yet 'umble drumming, he
introduces many changes in rhythm, which
make the songs sound better and creates
constantly elements of surprise.
And the other Players ? They all are at
their best form, perfect as ever. Phil
has moved to Hammond, which is another
quality sign and creates much deeper
sound effects, while in the past he
sometimes used to play children quality
organ. WTS does not include any catchy
song. All tracks are good and strong.
The sound of "What kind of God" is
absolutely perfect : each Player
contributes and can be heard at his
best. I would like to end this report
with a thought for my friend Martin
Kramer, who passed away on 21th of
November 2005 and was Webmaster of
Uriah-Heep-Romandie.com, the Swiss
French language Website for Heep.
I am sure that from between two Worlds
Martin is proud of WTS and Uriah Heep.
So please keep on rockin' and see you on
the road (2 shows in Switzerland
Festivals Summer 2008). Phil Ramer,
6.6.2008
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