The history of this band goes back to the early 90's when the core members of Driving West were in the band Sahara Rain that released one album and then disbanded. Driving West was formed in 1999. While listening to Power I hear a clear King's X influence in the harmonic vocals. It's no surprise to see King's X guitarist Ty Tabor listed as executive producer of the recording. A song like Color Blind/Anger sounds a bit too much as an attempt to sound like King's X. But apart from that song Driving West is a different band with its heavy and groovy rock structures and funky elements (as in Must Be Love). The playing is fair, the writing is good and the production is good. However, I don't really get excited about this album but that may be a matter of taste.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #86Reviewed by Doug Van PeltMelodic hard rock with some funk influence. I'm reminded of bands like Def Leppard, White Lion, and Shout; but the sonics and tones are vastly different (as in dirty and down-tuned). The liner notes say "Executive Producer Ty Tabor..." Isn't the Executive Producer just the guy who writes the check? There's plenty of KX or Simon & Garfunkel style harmonies, and there's plenty of melody in these…Similar sounding releases
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