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!
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #93Reviewed by Doug Van PeltThis is a world-class album, but also a mixed bag. If you still remember the joys of hearing a note-for-note perfect guitar solo a la Neal Schon (Journey), then here is a new album you simply must get. The downside of this 12-song CD is that, if Michael Bolton were to retire or need a backup, some of these songs and these performances would do perfectly (Don't believe me? Just listen to "The…The Phantom Tollbooth 2002Reviewed by Trae CadenheadHaving a roommate who can't get over '80s Christian Rock music has not been good for my taste in the formerly popular, now dead phenomenon. When I read about Joshua Perahia in another publication that compared them to Petra, it was almost enough to scare me away from this album. However, I was still curious if a band could really be serious about making that kind of music in this day and age.…Similar sounding releases
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