THE PETAL FALLS

The Petal Falls have released their long awaited music, their unique style and music is the combination of a lifetime of musical influences that has grown into a sound that is hard to pigeonhole.  Their music is always vibrant, interesting, powerful and surprising and it is only recently that it has been made available to be released commercially.  Their latest album 'Workin' All Night Workin' All Day' was released through Rock Catchy Records and distributed by The Orchard displays all the characteristics of The Petal Falls with powerful lyrics combined with huge catchy choruses and lush full production, this is an album that you have to hear. 

'A Man In Chains' has all the elements of a classic 80s rock song, those shimmery guitars, bright drums soaring vocals and a vibrant guitar solo that will have you dancing through to the end of the song.  The rhythm to this track is so uplifting and oozes so much feel good vibes that it is hard not to smile and get up and dance.  This is definitely a sing a long kind of song, especially when we get to the chorus where Keith Leahy sings out "like a man in chains", echo'd by the backing vocalists, guaranteed to get stuck in your head.  Keith's vocal style is so warm and inviting, yet impactful and powerful making this a captivating performance.  'Love in Motion' delivers yet again on those uplifting feel good vibes, this time with the colourful and bright keys, which become the dominant force.  Each part gives us those lush soaring pop melodies, with a warmth in the atmosphere that grabs you and pulls you right in.  Again Keith's vocals are just a stream of pure passion, heart with incredible lyricism.  The smooth and velvety textures in this track are soothing and pleasant to the ear, it is the perfect track to chill out and listen to through headphones or to sway along too in a live setting. 

 'I Was Amazed' switches it up a little with the rhythm, this time we hear acoustic guitars and bongos bringing a more laid back feel and chilled out vibe, a welcoming change from the huge drum lines we have heard previously.  This track still has those warm melodic segments at its core, dancing over the groove making this a soaring power ballad.  There is so much to listen to in this that you have to put it on repeat.  There is definitely little hints of Bryan Adam-esque vocals, Bonnie Tyler-esque atmosphere and R.E.M-esque guitar playing throughout.  'All Across The World' is one of those songs that brings an unstoppable driving atmosphere, a forceful thumping beat you are guaranteed to feel in your core, it is vibrant, it is uplifting and you just fall right into its pot of joy. 

'Rain' slows it down ever so slightly, with this anthemic ballad, so much soul and passion oozes from every corner that you find yourself closing you eyes and just enjoying this masterpiece, these guys definitely love their melodic soaring guitar solos and it is undoubtedly what you will love about this band.  'Have A Little Faith' will send chills down your spine, it begins with a nostalgic inducing 80s melody of shimmery keys and guitars.  Atmospherically this track brings to mind a slight similar style to Foreigner.  Keith's lyrical story telling is incredible and you are completely engaged and hooked on his voice.  This is a track that need to be played at full volume.

'Workin' All Night Working' All Day' which is the title track and it is exactly what you would want from the title track, bringing more of that huge spacious atmosphere soaking up your mood and emotions, picking you up and launching you high into the sky.  This track builds and builds intensely to a soaring climactic ending with each element making itself known atmospherically or melodically, either way it gets right inside your head.  'Mariah' brings a lush acoustic atmosphere, the guitars feel as though they are taking a back seat for this one, there is a mellower tone that allows Keith's vocals to come through and become the driving force, their signature guitar solo make it's appearance yet again.  This is a love song that has instrumental warmth with lyrical heartbreak. 'Givin' It Up' has a funkier groove, sprinkled with pop melodies making this one incredibly memorable and so addictively good. 

 'Colours' closes out the album and what a song to finish on, this definitely feels like the album has come full circle as we return to a similar style as 'Man In Chains'.  This entire album is just incredibly produced and extremely well written, lyrically, melodically and instrumentally.  It doesn't embark down one specific road, there are different genres encompassed into this album, with the core guitar riffs and solos in each track linking the entire album together.  The album has incredible flow, as you listen to one song you think you have an idea of what the next one will sound like, but you are then pleasantly surprised by every single track.  There is no track that is a skip, you are in complete awe of this entire album.

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