Jeff Scott Soto - Damage Control (2012)

2012-04-12T15:26:22Z

Jeff Scott Soto - Damage Control (2012)


1. Give A Little More
2. Damage Control
3. Look Inside Your Heart
4. Die A Little
5. Take You Down
6. If I Never Let Her Go
7. Tears That I Cry
8. BonaFide
9. Elena
10. Krazy World
11. How To Love Again
12. AfterWorld
13. NeverEnding War
14. Afraid To Die

Jeff Scott Soto – Vocals, Keyboards, Bass, Guitar
Mike Vanderhule – Drums
Dave Meniketti – Guitar
Robin Zander – Vocals
Joel Hoesktra – Guitars
Casey Grillo – Drums
Jamie Borger – Drums
Nalle Påhlsson – Bass

“Damage Control” is the brand new fourth studio album by renowned AOR singer Jeff Scott Soto; this review will be focusing on the characteristics of the limited/digipack edition of the album.

“Damage Control” is indeed a melodic hard rock album as they used to be made when significant budget was available. A max of 14 songs plus three promo videos complete Jeff’s latest melodic rock offering. The singer has claimed that “Damage Control” is, in a sense, a collective of the majority the melodic styles he has experienced in his 30-year career. The opening track “Give a little more” and the title track that follows make direct reference to his band “Talisman” due to the distorted bass lines, down-tuned guitars and inventive choruses. Then comes “Look inside your heart” (the first promo video) is in line with his earlier solo singles like “Eyes of love”.

From there onwards “Damage Control” draws towards adult oriented rock, recovering the standard tuning and more conventional `80s rhythm section. “Die a Little” is easily one of the most radio-friendly moments on the album being also major melodic. “If I never let her go” and “Tears that I cry” are more of the same great melodic rock that you would expect from JSS solo album, while “Take you Down” and “Krazy World” are another attempt at that groovy-rock side of Jeff’s.

As far as the DVD goes, you get a 15-minute video of Jeff himself talking you through the process of recording “Damage Control” as well as uncovering the cirucmstances under which the songs and guest collaborations came to be. On top of that you get the three promo videos; “Look inside your heart” is the all-original video clip starring Jeff and “Night Ranger” guitarist Joe Hoekstra while Damage Control is put together by studio out-takes. Finally the ballady “Neverending War” is built out of war-footage mixed with Jeff singing outdoors.

Overall Damage Control is by far the most diverse and complete work of Jeff’s to date, a case where the Limited edition of a release offers additional value to the product. ---melodic-hardrock.com

Ostatnie płyty Jeffa przynoszą nam wiele solidnych gitarowych riffów oraz błyskotliwych solówek. Tym razem wokalista przyprowadził do studia prawdziwą gitarową drużynę, która zapewnia w utworach soczystość partii rytmicznych oraz urozmaicone solówki, pełne melodyjnych linii oraz błyskotliwych patentów. Poszedłem śladem listy płac i wygooglałem tych muzyków, jako że lepiej znałem Hoekstrę, Schutta i Menikettiego. Okazało się, że Jeff zadziałał naprawdę szeroko, zapraszając do nagrań nie tylko profesjonalistów znanych z poważnych kapel, ale i newcomerów wywodzących się z cover bandów.

Jeśli chodzi o utwory, to zgodnie z oczekiwaniami mamy tutaj mnóstwo wpadających w ucho rockowych przebojów, tyle samo oryginalnych, co zawierających znajome patenty. Po ostrzejszym wstępie i zgrabnej kompozycji tytułowej czy niezłym „Die a Little” wpadamy w strumień słodszych lub bardziej wytrawnych numerów o optymistycznej nucie, stylem przypominających rock przełomu lat 80. i 90. oraz erę długowłosych zespołów brzmiących, niestety, podobnie. Ale zanucić można – czemu nie, nawet głośno, w końcu wiosna za oknem! ---Piotr Nowicki, topguitar.pl

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Jeff Scott Soto ‎– Retribution (2017)

2018-05-26T14:46:16Z

Jeff Scott Soto ‎– Retribution (2017)


1 	Retribution 	
2 	Inside/Outside 	
3 	Rage Of The Year 	
4 	Reign Again 	
5 	Feels Like Forever 	
6 	Last Time 	
7 	Bullet For My Baby 	
8 	Song For Joey 	
9 	Breakout 	
10 	Feel Like Forever (Acoustic Version) 	
11 	Dedicate To You 	
12 	Autumn 

Jeff Scott Soto – Vocals, Keyboards
Howie Simon – Guitar & Bass (except on “Reign Again” and “Song For Joey”)
Edu Cominato – Drums
August Zadra – Guitar on “Reign Again”
Stephen Sturm – Guitar on “Reign Again”
Carlos Costa – Bass on “Reign Again”
Paul Mendonca – Guitar, Keyboards & Bass on “Song For Joey”

Some musicians, as time passes by, become legendary names in the Metal/Rock scene, and when you see/hear their names, you come to think that a new work from them is something that you must hear at any cost. To all those who know the name of Jeff Scott Soto have in mind that he is one of the finest singers in the scene since he appeared in the 80s. Like Midas, his touch makes every album sound precious as gold. His new solo album, “Retribution”, is a proof of my words.

Musically, “Retribution” musical style is that we are used to hear from Jeff: that eclectic form of Hard Rock with tons of musical weight and with that aesthetics from the 80s. Obviously, you can feel a modern feeling permeating all the songs, but it’s just a mark of all Jeff’s musical works: he never dwells in the past, and always search for the best. On “Retribution”, you’ll find a great work, because he is a great creative moment.

Produced by Jeff Scott Soto and Howie Simon, “Retribution” has a very good sound quality. It’s clear as it must be, but always with that heavy and modern aesthetics that hooks us all to the album. All the tunes from the musical instruments are excellent, and although Jeff’s voice is the core of the work, all is sounding great and fine.

“Retribution” is really an excellent album, showing wonderful songs. The modern and heavy vibe from “Retribution” (excellent work from bass guitar and drums), the accessible Hard Rock feeling from “Inside/Outside” (excellent chorus and guitars), the abrasive and strong weight of “Rage of the Year”, the funky/bluesy essence of the tender melodies of “Reign Again”, the introspective melodic lines of the ballad “Feels Like Forever” (where the versatility of Jeff’s voice can be heard fully), the eclecticism heard on the harmonies of “Bullet for My Baby”, the charming tempos and riffs of “Breakout” and “Dedicate to You” can be pointed as the album’s finest moments. On the Japanese version, a special bonus: the acoustic version for “Feels Like Forever”, as beautiful and strong as the electric version.

Jeff’s music is like wine: it tastes better the older it gets, so listen to “Retribution” time and time again, because it is an addiction! ---Marcos "Big Daddy" Garcia, metal-temple.com

Jeff Scott Soto is a busy man these days. Not only that he enriched the excellent Sons Of Apollo album with his brilliant voice, he also recorded a new solo album entitled “Retribution”.

We don’t need to beat around the bush; Jeff Scott Soto belongs to the best singers in today’s rock world. His voice has a unique timbre and a lot of feel. It was guitar wizard Yngwie Malmsteen who immediately recognized Soto’s talent, hiring the singer for his first two solo records. With such a superb start Soto was involved in Talisman, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, and some more, always also keeping an eye on his solo career.

“Retribution” is already the sixth record with his name being on the front cover. As not expected different also this longplayer comes with powerful songs, sometimes more metallic and mostly terrific hardrock.

The singer has an excellent feeling for great melodies that he weaves into each of the eleven new tracks. Never becoming too trivial and soft Soto manages to combine a down to earth approach with catchy melodies that easily find their way into your mind.

Numbers such as “Rage of the Year” and “Breakout” really create a wow-effect, including the risk of getting addicted to them. I mentioned the feel that comes with Soto’s voice and there is no better song than the soulful “Feel Like Forever” transporting emotions right into your heart.

Of you’re a fan of warm and heavy rock music there’s no way to skirt around “Retribution”. Jeff Scott Soto’s new longplayer fires on all cylinders and belongs to best hardrock releases this year. ---markusheavymusicblog.com

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