PLATINUM OVERDOSE – Murder In High Heels

Murder In High Heels is the debut record from Platinum Overdose, an American Sleaze Metal/Glam Metal band. Platinum Overdose founder, bassist, producer, and label owner Lance V began with a handful of songs co-written by an unnamed, now deceased friend, and a desire to see those songs brought to fruition. He recruited Matt Thorr (Rough Cutt) on rhythm guitar, Steve Philbrook (Brass Kitten) on vocals, and Rick Mead (Syre ) for lead guitar. When those songs took shape, a decision was made to do a full-length record that would capture all the vibe and guitar-driven energy of 80s hard rock in the vein of Ratt, Dokken, and Mötley Crüe.

Murder In High Heels is a good sounding record. Well produced, and filled with solid performances, the record delivers sonically. Philbrook has a great voice for this style of music, and with the exception of some passages of less than interesting lead guitar, the bases are well covered. The songs are a bit formulaic, and some of the lyrics feel a little contrived, but overall, Murder In High Heels does what it set out to do. The opening track, “Pretty In Punk”, is a classic ‘speeding down the highway’ driving track. Other standout tracks include “Need Your Love”, “Red Light Rhythm” and “Young And Wild”. Fans of Glam, Sleaze, 80s rock and Hair Metal will want to check this out.

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