Joshua Perahia

Item: Something To Say
Author: Marco Povervest

Something To Say

(2001)

Reviewed by Marco Povervest

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Label M & K SoundArt for the Ears2001

aor hard rock melodic rock

Some will read the name of the artist and think he's a new star in the firmament of the music world. However, guitarist Joshua Perahia is a star who has been blinking in the sky since the early eighties. With his band Joshua he released three records. He formed the band Jaguar and later on M-Pire. It was M-Pire that released the last Perahia album, in 1995. It seemed that since the star was dwindling. But he's back. The year 2001 marks the refocussing on Joshua's widely acclaimed talent. His solo album was produced by Keith Olsen (Whitesnake, Scorpions, Santana), guaranteeing a flawless effort. Besides Olsen this disc features an all star cast. Besides two of his old M-Pire buddies, Perahia is assisted by Jason Scheff (Chicago), Alex Ligertwood (Santana) and Richard Baker. Lead vocalist on the album is Jerry Gabriel. Musically this record offers great melodic rock/hard rock. It sounds very eighties-like. But it's done with confidence, convincing the listener. Tracks like I Can Feel Again, One Night Is Not Enough and the titletrack are powerful and catchy rocksongs. Tears Of Joy sounds like a Bon Jovi classic. On the lighter side, The First And The Last, is a soulful ballad with close harmony elements. And, of course, Perahia is a top notch guitarist, playing with enough fingerspitzengefühl to send shivers over your back. Something To Say is a perfect return for this veteran. Let it shine!