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Norway’s Cat Eye has existed as far back as 1996 but until
the discovery of vocalist Ida Haukland the band finally hit their
stride. Their debut self titled CD features five tracks that fall
in the vein if traditional hard rock. The bone crunching guitars
and vocals by Ida are solid if not spectacular. Ida’s unearthly
growl at times has a familiar Ronni James Dio vibe (check out “Goin
Down” track number 3) and really carries the melody and strength
of each track.
The
EP evolved at Cruise Studio’s under the watchful eyes of Lars
Inge Pedersen. The production and sound quality are superb. The
most notable tracks on the EP includes the melodic “The Will
To Carry On” and “Backseat Queen.”
Let’s
not forget Ida’s fellow musicians who easily hold their own
on their perspective instruments. Oystein Kvile Hanssen is no slouch
on the guitar, whether playing acoustic melodies, heavy rhythms
or blazing solos. Bassist Alf Inge Eitrheim and drummer Magne J.
Nyberg hold the foundation each of each song together with ease.
That
being said I believe the whole EP is top notch. Cat Eye should be
able to land a deal with a label in the European market with ease.
I was caught by surprise when I threw this CD in my CD player. I
would recommend this CD to die hard rock fans out there.
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