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What’s the 4-1-1?
Radiosoul is the current band project by vocalist/guitarist Pat Zelenka.
Zelenka describes his style of playing as a “hodge podge” of
influences ranging from classic rock to jazz, and more. This is his
first album under this monikor.
Genre
Rock / classic rock / blues rock / hard rock
The Good
Fuzzy rock riffs dominate “Now I’m Gone,” and help give it
that seventies pop-rock feel. “Better, Finer” kicks things up a
notch with heavy power chords and cocksure vocals that take Radiosoul into arena
rock mode. Vocalist/guitarist Patrick Zelenka has a voice similar to Mick Jagger’s,
but a rougher in some spots. The main guitar riff on “Clearer Through
the Mirror” is sure to resonate in your brain for days. Radiosoul show
their versatility with “Chelsea’s Blues.” This track is really
a showcase for Zelenka to show off his blues guitar skills, but after listening
you’ll realize that he has a right to brag. “Song with no Name” gallops
along with the help of drummer Steve Chapko. The vocal melodies really shine
on the chorus. “Bolder, Wiser, Free” takes the distortion down a
bit, but keeps just enough to enhance the catchy southern rock inspired riffage.
The Bad
Nothing
The Verdict
I won’t usually review CDs that are more than a year old, but when
this CD arrived, I thought I should at least give it a listen. I popped it
in the CD player while I was doing something else, not really thinking about
it. After a few songs though, I started paying closer attention. I couldn’t
believe how good it was. Radiosoul really appealed to my affection for the
styles of music I grew up listening to and still enjoy today; seventies rock,
arena rock, and blues rock. I’ve listen to this CD many times over,
and it will surely find a place in my rotation. Radiosoul is a tribute to
all of the great rock music of days gone by.
Did You Know?
Pat Zelenka’s current project is Lo-Fi Happiness. They are expected to
release an album in the spring of 2006.
Rating:  out
of 5
--George Dionne
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