SILKED AND STAINED – Love On The Road

Love On The Road is the debut record from Athens, Greece based Hard Rock band Silked And Stained.  Formed in 2013, Silked And Stained released a single titled “Much Love” that got them enough favorable attention to attract Lion’s Pride Music’s interest.  The band’s sound can be described as 1987-1992 American Hard Rock, although it is a little keyboard heavy to fit perfectly into that genre. Members Bill Tsaklidis – Vocals, Keyboards; Tony Gavalas – Guitars, Backing vocals; Tommy Fotiadis – Bass; and Orpheus Lazz – Drums, Backing vocals, have put together a solid effort. Love On The Road is decently produced, and sonically well done.

The impression it leaves the listener with is “not bad”.  Silked and Stained would’ve been a band you dug in the 80’s, but probably not your favorite.  The lead guitar is below average for a signed band, and the record has a few hiccups.  Most notably is a timing thing in “Hold My Hand”, which may have been intended as a sounding quirky, but really sounds like a mistake. Fans of 80s Hard Rock should give a listen, and may find things to enjoy.  Ultimately, Love On The Road is a forgettable record that is a decent addition to a die hard Rock fan’s playlist.

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