Music Reviews
Album Review: Melee – ‘Devils & Angels’
By Jeff Swindoll Oct 15, 2007, 15:31 GMT
Melee is a rock band from California consisting of Chris Cron (vocals, keyboard, guitar), Ricky Sans (guitar), Ryan Malloy (bass) and Mike Nader (drums).
‘Devils & Angels’ is their second album, with their debut being 2004’s ‘Everyday Behavior,’ but this new album marks their first time being on a major label (Warner Bros. Records).
The boys seem to be ready for primetime since their major label debut is one that rocks. The album is full of an incredible energy and all the songs have that certain something that will have your toes tapping.
The album starts off strong with the relationship song “Built to Last” and although it’s about relationships it does rock. It only gets getter from there. My favorite might be the bonus track of a cover of Hall and Oates’ “You Make My Dreams.”
A melee is defined as either a “noisy riotous fight” or “smallish diamonds.” I’d have to go with the diamonds definition in this case since the album is full of songs that have the same value as a diamond and I enjoyed all of them.
They’re definitely deserving of a bigger label since the album doesn’t have any chunks of coal on it.
COMMENT
blog comments powered by DisqusLatest Headlines in Music
- 1. Tegan & Sara to tour with The Black Keys in October
- 2. The Heavy back with ‘The Glorious Dead’ and U.S. tour
- 3. 2012 Billboard Music Awards Press Room Pictures
- 4. Rita Ora and Marina and the Diamonds Concert Pictures
- 5. Justin Bieber hits the road for North American Tour
Older Talkback
page: 1
Devils and Angels is filled with non-stop harmonies and catchy lyrics. I
especially love 'Built to Last' which is an old fashioned up beat love song with soaring chorus. I have had this song on repeat in my CD player b/c I can't stop humming it. Bet you will too!
page: 1
Angel205Oct 11th, 2008 - 21:45:50
I had never heard of Melee before I got this album, Devils & Angels. It is modern rock that gets you tapping your feet and swaying to the music. This album is tremendous. I loved every song on it and have played it over and over.
Lead guitarist Ricky Sans, is a talented musician and works well with Vocalist/pianist Chris Chron, who is a great singer. His piano playing is so energetic. The album is all original songs co-written by Chron and Sans, and arranged by the band.
“Can’t Hold On”, is an emotionally touching piano ballad. While “Rhythm of the Rain”, is a great acoustic guitar sound, and “Built to Last” has that singer songwriter affect that keeps you wanting more and more. This is an album that will have teens everywhere standing in line to buy.
Report this comment