“ Battered Not Broken” CD Review by JP Rawk Music by Madison Rising“ Heaven’ s Seas” • Photo credit: Jammi York Photography
MADISON RISING
“ Battered Not Broken” CD Review by JP Rawk Music by Madison Rising“ Heaven’ s Seas” • Photo credit: Jammi York Photography
MADISON RISING,“ America’ s Most Patriotic Rock Band”, hit the charts at number 47 with the release of“ Battered Not Broken”. This is the first release with new front man RIO HIETT at the mic. From the get-go, there are distinct differences from the band’ s previous releases. All members have taken a share of the writing responsibilities. In listening to the previous releases from the band, the music in general seems to be faster paced and heavier. It has to be viewed as growth from the band.
The first track,“ Blood Red Sun”, has a quick paced, guitar laden base with solid vocals and a well harmonized chorus.“ Dangerous”, has a strong, fast, driving beat that seems to remind us of what anthem rock should sound like-- with strong hooks and an in-your-grill sound that should be pleasing to the rocker in all of us.“ It’ s Coming‘ Round Again”, gave me a feel in the first bit of the song that we could be listening to a ballad. While the tempo slowed, to call it a ballad may not be quite an entirely accurate description. It still has great guitar work, harmonies and a well pronounced back beat carried by TOM DIPETRO( bass guitar) and SAM FISHMAN( drums). It’ s a song that is an easy listen.
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