Dante Fox - Under Suspicion
I first heard Dante Fox on one of the Frontiers CDs. I was fairly impressed by what I heard. It wasn't a surprise when I heard shortly afterward that they had signed a record deal. Now & Then on the ball again.
The UK is not known for producing classy female fronted rock acts, apart from Romeo's Daughter. Dante Fox occupy territory similar to Heart, Cher and the aforementioned Romeo's Daughter. This style of AOR/pop rock seems to be losing out in today's musical market place. Acts like Celine Dion seem to have to rely on big ballads to make it into the charts. Still, Roxette have been sucessful at the poppier end of the rock spectrum, so maybe there's hope for Dante Fox.
Vocalist Sue Willets is undoubtedly the jewel in Dante Fox's crown. She has a great voice which suits this type of music. I'd love to be able to switch on the radio and hear Dante Fox blasting from the speakers. They specialise in catchy pop rock songs with an infectious chorus. This type of music has to grab your attention the first time you hear it. Most of the songs on here do, highlights being I Can't Sleep, Still Remember Love, How Do We Learn About Love ? and Lonely.
Initially I thought this album was a bit one paced. Having listened to it a few more times, there is just about enough variety to keep me interested. Considering that the playing time is only 41 mins, I would have like to have seen at least one extra number to find out what Sue sounds like performing slower numbers/ballads.
Rating : 8
