Finally Michael's new solo album is out officially. Truth was released as a demo CD two years ago. The official release contains nine songs from that demo but most of them were totally or partly re-recorded and rearranged. In most cases those songs were enhanced greatly. There are also four entirely new songs. Keyword for this album is Variety. It has heavy tunes and poppier rock stuff. And the heavier stuff varies from grungy (Achilles Heel) to metallic (Save Me). The poppier stuff varies from radio-friendly midtempo rocksongs (Life My Head) to musically candid material (Stone). Another keyword is Quality as Truth is the result of years of brushing up and developing of songs. Cool to hear is Stryper and SinDizzy guitarist Oz Fox doing a solo on the song The Ever After. This is also one of the new songs. Michael Sweet is an interesting songwriter with a long reputation in the rock 'n roll world. This is evident on his new album. Truth is, I like it.
Other coverage for this album
HM Magazine #86Reviewed by Doug Van PeltWhile bearing the same title as his independently-released album of 1998, this Truth has received a massive facelift and four additional songs. "Distracted" kicks off the record with a really strong, confident cut. Michael has the whole echoed-out flanged guitar going, which reminds me a lot of Collective Soul's sonic of choice. He swirls a lot of sounds in there. The subtle lead guitars in the…HM Magazine #73Reviewed by Doug Van PeltDoubters beware: Michael Sweet is making relevant music in the 90's (reference: the title track and "Wool & Chiffon"). This, his third solo album and first independently-released effort, is a collection of ten songs that he wrote and decided to include himself, without the constraints and direction of a Nashvillian influence. There are new musical sides here that we've never heard, and there are…Similar sounding releases
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