Winding Road - Fill My Sails (Pride and Joy Music) - ALBUM REVIEW

Swedes Jan Hedlund and Magnus Akerlund are unknown to American audiences. This is another project released by a great melodic rock record label called Pride & Joy Music. This is old school rock radio material. The hooks on this record are persistent. The lead off track "Close My Eyes In Tokyo" should be on the radio. Where and who is besides the point. To make a song this good with nobody knowing about it, is criminal. "Fill My Sails" also finds a groove between progressive, melodic and west coast. There is plenty of guitar muscle throughout this wonderful record. "I'm Alive" is more a mid-tempo burner that has several great chord mutations. These melodies aren't perfectly predictable. This template holds true on all 11 tracks. The synth laded "Love's Walking Out of Sight" is a true 80's love affair. This is unapologetically catchy. These guys have a knack for this stuff. "Devil's Daughter" even adds an old school sax to an already super bouncy melody that is pure bliss. Other highlights include "Jackie Lee" and the power ballad "When The Lights Go Down". Fans of phase 2 classic rock will love this album. It's ear candy and it's musically uplifting! 

Album Rating 9.4/10