The vocals sound reminiscent of Joe Elliott and it would definitely have been at home on a late 80s Def Leppard album. ‘ 4AM‘ is the first straightforward rock track, but even then it is a really smooth one. It is a delightful track that I enjoyed from start to finish. ‘ Waltz for the Movies‘ is a Queen style romp with Säfsund making a good job of channelling Freddie Mercury and some superb use of the multi-layered vocals that epitomised the Queen sound. ‘ My Loveless Lullaby‘ is a very smooth ballad based on an Abba style tune given more of an edge by some really good guitar work. ‘ Run‘ is an REO Speedwagon style AOR ballad with great guitar work that give the music a depth that makes it instantly appealing. It has a real 80s feel with a Europe influence as you might expect from a countryman steeped in the music of these rock giants. The opening track ‘ Wild and Free‘ starts off with a keyboard riff reminiscent of Chequered Love and Säfsund’s smooth vocals. Their wall of sound is rounded off by a roster of experienced lead guitarists, Jay Graydon, Muris Varajic, Kristian Larsen, Pelle Holmberg and Daniel Rydholm, drummer Frank Nilsson, background vocalist Per Svensson and steel guitar player Tony Paoletta. Their first album ‘ X Marks the Spot‘ is melodic rock inspired with Rydholm playing keyboard, bass and rhythm guitar and Säfsund providing both lead and backing vocals along with some keyboard work. Review: Art Of Illusion – X Marks The SpotĪrt of Illusion is the brainchild of songwriter Anders Rydholm from the group Grand Illusion and singer Lars Säfsund of Work of Art.
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