Well… I still cannot gather my pieces after listening to this incredible band! Yes, as you might guess, Attraction 65 is not only a surprise to me, but it is also a band that, I think, will take a leading part in the rock scene in the near future!
Let’s take things from the very start: Attraction 65 is a band that was formed by the charismatic singer & composer Gregg Fulkerson and the bassist Michael Spears, who both played in the cult hard rock band Blue Tears, and only managed to release one amazing self-titled album in 1990. Anyone who has that album must be very happy, cause they probably know the abilities those two men have, although as far as the music part is concerned, there are only a few connections between Blue Tears and Attraction 65. But that is not bad at all if you consider that “Blue Tears” was released almost 13 years ago, and then it was a golden era for hard rock music. Although there has been no revival of that golden era, it seems that AOR / Melodic Rock music is generally on the rise, but whether we want it or not, things are quite different. Attraction 65’s music is closer to the rock sound, with elements from bands like U2, Bon Jovi, and Creed. But good music is always good music, even in our times!
So, some of you may be wondering what Attraction 65 brings to the table that separates them from other successful bands. I believe that the answer is very simple. Attraction 65 has inspiration and talent for writing catchy rock melodies and has an extremely good singer who takes the songs even higher! Moreover, Gregg has written eight out of the eleven songs on this album! I cannot say that the other members do not give an excellent performance on this album, but Gregg absolutely has an ace up his sleeve! The production is also full and crystal clear.
It’s really easier said than done for me, and for anyone who has listened to the album, to choose which the best songs are. Absolute highlights are: the outstanding hit “In Another Life”, the catchy, radio-friendly “Train”, the rocker “I Believe”, the mellow “Roll On” (as I was listening to the chorus of this song, Bono crossed my mind!), the epic, melodious “Stand”, the rock ‘n’ roller “Rise Above”, the atmospheric heavy U2-like “Storm in My Heart”, the emotional ballad “Swept Away”, the semi-acoustic “Strong” (which has a U2 vibe), and last, but not least at all, the tremendous melodic tune “Eden”, a song that U2 haven’t been able to write for the past 10 years! It is true that “Attraction 65” is full of great songs, and this album will remain in your CD player for a very long time!
Melodic and inspiring are the two words that can describe this album. Attraction 65 is a band for rock listeners who are looking for intelligent, melodic, and qualitative music! If you think that nothing can touch you nowadays or that no band can send shivers down your spine while listening to their music, then try out Attraction 65, and you will re-consider. I only hope that Attraction 65 will continue producing albums like this one! Get it while you can because, who knows, maybe in 10 years you’ll be looking for it like some of us are looking for the Blue Tears’ album. Better be forward-looking…
