Bike Rock Tailored For Bike Niche
By Eric Leighton - June 12, 2006
Attila Horvath has emerged triumphant from the ashes of his previous
band, Akimbo (audio | video | photo).
His new album "Bike Rock," I
suppose, is intended as a soundtrack for those who like to pedal about.
It is also a continuation of his fascination with metal tinged riffs.
No bones about it, he likes the rough-edged heavy metal, with a real
penchant for mid-tempo numbers. That said, the recording is not over
the top by any stretch, in fact it may be somewhat subdued for some
folks.
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Not so much a fan of "the metal" anymore, I found the album
incredibly listenable with various lyrical couplets vying for my remembrance.
The songs are well written, and as is often the case with an album
full of pre-written songs and hired guns to achieve it, perhaps the
tunes are not given their full due. Still, song after song contained
something that intrigued me; clever lines abound on this record. Socially
conscious and built for the biker, "Bike Rock" will get you
down the road and up the steepest hill with ease.
Sometimes, in the best possible way, you cannot tell whether Attila
is being confessional, or adopting the songwriter's stance of storytelling
(especially the song Fast Food). Recorded at 3 Elliot Street, the performances
were captured just as rendered, and made more listenable by the quality
mixing. My gut instinct is to adore this album as a worthwhile offering
and an initial foray into achieving that into which Horvath is growing.
I say, "Good work Attila, you have created a work of integrity." Buy
a CD, get on your bike, and ride!
