Masque of Anarchy, the second album from Detroit s premier rock group has a darker feel and a harder edge then their first release, Pictures Of You, but manages to provide exactly what their audience has come to expect from this Power Pop trio: hard stomping Detroit rock, laced with British Invasion melodies and harmonies and a few ballads thrown in for good measure. "This time the boys show they not only have style, but they got substance. While there is still some room for improvement, "Masque of Anarchy" towers above the debut in that the melodies are stronger, the band is tighter, and the singer has found his comfort zone. The Romeo Flynns continue to write songs that merge classic 60s British Invasion songwriting structure with the signature rock sound of the Motor City. All of the songs are generally good, but there are some that really stand out as potential hits--if not of today, they surely would have been back in the 80s. The title track is the best track and this ultra catchy number gets things moving quick on a high note. `Dance The White Line` and `That Ain`t The Motor City` both have an early Tom Petty and The Heartbreakers feel. The band shows some new strong suits in the Byrds-like `alling Down`" - Rock And Roll Report. "8 out of 10. It starts with a timely British radio address mentioning the country`s huge financial defcit and launches into the title track with rocking precision similar to Cheap Trick or Off Broadway. The themes are darker and harder edged than their first release, and are more consciously aware they are a power pop trio, as evidenced by a cover of Badfinger`s "Baby Blue."..the band continues it`s mix of British Invasion and Detroit-sytle rock. The theme of economic collapse is also continued in "Poor Man`s Paradise" and the Badfinger-like closer "Don`t Leave Me Now." Like a breath of fresh air, you`ll certainly enjoy this latest collection from The Flynns.:- Power Pop Aholic blog.
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