Infidels certainly take their time with albums, but it wasn't always like that. Their first two albums, 9:25 And Seven Seconds and Wondrous Strange appeared in 1987 and 1988 respectively. All For Nothing took 15 years to appear and this their fourth hits the racks 22 years on.
The quartet of Pete Drivere, John Hlumyk, John Koury and Dave Lisko are all singer songwriters and with their individual tastes, Infidels provides the ultimate in variety. But, most of all, this is an album that thrives on the joy of the Guitar and how the instrument lights up music.
This beautifully arranged and produced album, allows the band to fully demonstrate the way they can switch from genre to genre at will. At different times, it is Pop Rock, Americana, West Coast Rock, yet there is also Jangle Pop and a hint of Psych Pop. It can be a little Tom Petty and yet also Cheap Trick.
Splendid memorable chorus dominate with a high riff content and gripping Guitar solos. The twang of Amber Moon is matched by the Jangle on Evil Change Of Seasons. When The Clock Strikes 12 is prime time Cheap Trick and Don't Walk Away Marie is great Power Pop.
There is a slight Country Rock vibe at times, but both the rhythm section and the band's wonderful Guitar sound dominate the album. Plus, with four different vocalists, you can imagine how strong the harmonies are throughout.
The band may have been separated by distance through the years, but they have been keeping themselves busy. Koury, Drivere and later Hlumyk were active Blue Ash's Frank Secich's Deadbeat Poets and Dan Lisko releases his debut album, Spiders & The Sun in a couple of weeks.
You can listen to and buy the album here. It is available on Vinyl, CD and as a download.
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