Frontline - Two Faced
This was my introduction to Frontline. This the second album by the German band. Their debut album was released to critical acclaim.
This is a semi-acoustic album which features new songs plus a reworking of one of the songs from the debut album. The story is that this album is intended as a thank you to the fans and doesn't represent a change in musical direction.
The album has quite an upbeat feel to it. I've been playing this in the car for quite a while. During a very rare spell of good weather (i.e. dry), this album has been the perfect album for traveling to and from work. I'm sure that if I lived in sunnier climes and had an open topped sport car, then this would have permanent residence in the CD autochanger or cassette deck.
The songs are hook-laden with great choruses. The singer is the real star of the album. Highlights are the infectious 'Falling', the simple but effective 'It's Not Over', 'Endless' and 'Trouble' which ends the album in style.
This album would certainly encourage me to check out the electrified first album. The only reason that this doesn't get a higher rating is that it is slightly one paced and is therefore best listened to a few songs at a time.
Rating : 7
