 GLENN
HUGHES
Music for the Divine
Demolition Records 2006
www.glennhughes.com
What’s the 4-1-1?
Ex-Deep Purple vocalist & bassist unleashes his latest solo
album; another collaboration with Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.
Genre
Hard rock / blues / melodic
The Good
“The Valiant Denial” kicks things off with such an epic introduction
that your ears can’t wait to absorb what follows. And what follows
is a funked-up hard rock and blues explosion. “Steppin’ On” is
trademark Glenn Hughes soul. The guitar grooves are just as intoxicating.
The tempo changes and melody of “Monkey Man” really define the
track. “You Got Soul” displays each members unique funk talents
on their respective instruments. Hughes is backed-up by a faint acoustic
guitar on the sad ballad “Frail.” Soft strings are added to elicit
more sad emotions. As Glenn’s feelings grow, so does the songs energy.
The riffs are a little meatier on “Too High” but the soul is
still running wild. “This is How I Feel” has a bass heavy Chili
Peppers feel to it.
The Bad
Nothing
The Verdict
Glenn Hughes reigns supreme as the king of hard rock, blues, and soul. Each
album he puts out is better than the one that preceded it.
Did You Know?
Glenn Hughes was the vocalist for Black Sabbath’s 1986 release Seventh
Star.
Rating:  out
of 5
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Glenn Hughes – Soul Mover
Glenn Hughes – Soulfully Live
in the City of Angles
--George Dionne
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