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"A little less immediate than its predecessor, 'Diamond In The Firepit' bewitches its listener a little more with each listening and inculcates its refrains and melodies deep in his memory."
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In two albums, what was just supposed to be a side project became a reference in the Hard Melodic scene and Brother Firetribe one of the main leaders of the so-called Scandinavian scene. Unfortunately, caught up in their respective bands, Emppu Vuorinen (Nightwish), Pekka Ansio Heino (Leverage) and their compatriots had to leave their fans waiting anxiously and in a feverish state for 6 years, giving them only "Live At Appolo" (2010) to wait. for 6 years. Mainly written by Tomppa Nikulainen (keyboards), "Diamond In The Firepit" finally hits our decks, led by an unchanged line-up of which cohesion is the main strength.
From the introduction, things are clear: Brother Firetribe takes things from where they left off. The instruments are in tune and Pekka warms up his voice on the chorus of 'Where Will You Run' from the previous album. The Finnish quintet remains faithful to a proven formula that all fans expect: energy, melody and 80's roots. Efficiency is once again the order of the day, alternating faster tracks with catchy choruses ('Love Is Not Enough'), bewitching mid-tempi ('Hanging By A Thread') and unstoppable singles ('For Better Or For Worst', 'Trail Of Tears'). Pekka Ansio Heino's vocals regularly show their limits without exceeding them and remain the best voice for the band. Emppu Vuorinen's solos are varied and avoid unnecessary overkill, even if the guy is still capable of being scathing. But those who prove to be the real soul of the quintet are Tomppa Nikulainen's keyboards, creating this slightly airy atmosphere and bringing the 80's sounds up to date. This is without forgetting a couple of exciting guitar solos ('Far Away From Love').
Rather than trying to be original at all costs, Brother Firetribe prefers to assert an identity that suits them so well. Some will regret the absence of notable evolutions whereas the 6 years gap since "Heart Full Of Fire" could have let us hope for some risks. However, as the band's objective is more to pay a personal tribute to a style and an era, it seems logical that they remain faithful to a process that has been going on for 8 years and that has clearly proved itself. We'll just note the winks sent to several fellow artists with the choruses of 'Edge Of Forever' which are reminiscent of The Rasmus, the bass solo that Anssi Kela pulls out on the particularly successful cover of Sammy Hagar's 'Winner Takes It All' (taken from the soundtrack of the film Over The Top), and finally, the keyboard ritornello of 'Reality Bites' that Lordi's monsters would not have denied.
Without revolutionising anything, Brother Firetribe nevertheless succeeds in making a brilliant comeback. Although a little bit less provided with immediate tracks than its predecessor, 'Diamond In The Firepit' captivates the listener a little bit more with each listening and ingrains its refrains and melodies deep into his memory, providing him with a beneficial dose of energy and good mood. It is to be hoped that the Finns will have the time to devote to a band that deserves more than just the status of a project. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Intro - 0:21
02. Love Is Not Enough - 3:55
03. Far Away From Love - 4:16
04. For Better Of For Worse - 4:12
05. Desperately - 4:18
06. Edge Of Forever - 3:59
07. Hanging By A Thread - 5:16
08. Trail Of Tears - 4:12
09. Winner Takes It All - 3:58
10. Tired Of Dreaming - 4:29
11. Reality Bites - 3:58
12. Close To The Bone - 4:13
LINEUP:
Emppu Vuorinen: Guitares
Jason Flinck : Basse
Kalle Torniainen : Batterie
Pekka Ansio Heino : Chant
Tomppa Nikulainen : Claviers
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