STYLE: Rock RATING OUR PRODUCT CODE: 2878-3270 LABEL: MEP 1902222 FORMAT: CD Album ITEMS: 1 RRP: £2.50
Reviewed by Stuart Blackburn
Attention's debut album has been available in Sweden for the past year and now comes to us remastered and remixed for our listening pleasure. This is uncompromising rock 'n' roll driven by the powerhouse drumming of new band member Per Selvander, with screaming Hammond organ overhead. The band cranks out some meaty riffs, the intro to "Heaven Sent" being the best of all. No rock album is complete without a few quieter numbers and 'Mercystreet' obliges with the melodic acoustic rock of "Goodbye" and "I Forgive". However, Attention are most convincing when barnstorming at full pelt, as on the title track (my favourite). It is a pity that we do not hear more of Jon Peterson's lead guitar. Breaks are infrequent and tend to get lost in the mix. The album's greatest flaw lies in the lyrics, which often come perilously close to suffering from died for me/set me free syndrome. Its weaknesses can be easily forgiven on two counts: Firstly this is good-humoured stuff. I defy anyone to keep a straight face listening to "Superstar". Secondly this album exudes a passionate faith. No fear of the J word here. You've paid attention, now you can buy it.
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