EYES AROUND
The Voice Inside The Voice (Independent)
[3 1/2 stars]
Alabama’s Eyes Around has crafted a passionate and intense European-influenced rock & roll album that sonically screams guitars, guitars, guitars. The first five tracks will undoubtedly grab the listener’s attention, not just because of the guitars—but also because of the strength and versatility of vocalist Michael Donahue.
The only complaint is that, at 14 tracks, the debut is simply too much. The individual songs tend to get lost as they all start to sound the same. It will be a shame if listeners don’t wait around for the second-to-last song, “Everybody Knows It,” one of best tracks on the album and sure to pull at your heart with its emotional chorus.
