DANNY VAUGHN
Traveller
Frontiers Records 2007
www.dannyvaughn.com

What’s the 4-1-1?
Ex-Tyketto vocalist returns with a follow-up to 2005’s From the Inside project.

Genre
Melodic rock / AOR

The Good
The introduction to the opening track “Miracle Days” helps perpetuate the American Indian theme with its tribal chants and melodies. The track quickly turns into an inspirational melodic rocker. “Badlands Rain” is full of power and vocal melody. The guitars lean a little toward the metal side of things, especially during the solo. The album’s title track “Traveller” mixes acoustic guitars with subtle electric tones. The song can serve as a metaphor for a musician’s life on the road.

“That What She Says” is a mid-tempo rocker that acts both playful and somewhat critical of the female for whom it is referring to. To make up for any unwanted criticism, Vaughn follows-up with the tender ballad “The Touch of Your Hand.” The track “Lifted” flexes lots of emotion and passion in both its lyrics and delivery. “The Warrior’s Way” harkens back to Danny’s metal roots with Tyketto. This has to do with the heavy riffage and fiery solos. Danny’s vocals and songwriting skills really shine on “Think of Me in the Fall.”

The Bad
Nothing

The Verdict
Every musician claims “this is the best album of my career.” Danny makes this claim in the press materials. It was nice to see and hear that his boastful statement was nothing but factual. Great job! An AOR masterpiece.

Did You Know?
Tyketto took their name from a graffiti tag that was found on a Brooklyn wall.

Rating: out of 5

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