Although Futurama is classed as an EP it is in fact made up of 4 brand new songs, 6 live numbers and an extended mix of one of the new songs and is a fine example of prime AOR. Futurama is currently available via Membran in the UK and the rest of Europe and kicksAlthough Futurama is classed as an EP it is in fact made up of 4 brand new songs, 6 live numbers and an extended mix of one of the new songs and is a fine example of prime AOR. Futurama is currently available via Membran in the UK and the rest of Europe and kicks off with the title track, the 1st of the 4 new ones. It is a short instrumental beginning with a swathe of keyboards which are joined by some piercing guitar lines from Jim Kirkpatrick giving Joe Satriani a run for his money. The huge backing riff is the icing on the cake. 'Cold Hearted' begins with a lone vocal of "Shout it out, spread the word, stop this thing that we started" highlighting the rich tone in Steve Overland's voice, 1 of the original members of FM since their beginnings in 1984. A lazy guitar riff flows along side a jarring lead as the drums crash in thus beefing the song right up as a blistering but measured guitar solo cuts like a knife. 'Bad Thats Good In You' is the highlight of the new songs and has radio airplay written all over it. The [...]
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