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    Mirrors

    Bring It On

    (1997)

    Reviewed by Brian Vincent McGovern

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    Label independentHM Magazine #72July/August 1998
    classic rockhard rockmelodic rockrock

    At first, I noticed the tight BGV's which usually act as lead vocals and corresponding guitar. Then the songwriting itself caught my ear. It's a very spunky brand of good-time hard rock, with a consistent vibe and beautiful guitar tones chosen throughout the CD. The only downfall are some silly lyrics (i.e.: "I will try somehow. I won't be a cow. I'm going to the city.")

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