Lana Lane

Lana Lane - Shine Lana Lane 2 comments Tour Dates 03/27/08 Baja Prog Mexicali, México 03/29/08 The Winchester Lakewood, Ohio 05/17/08 Rotherham Rocks Festival Rotherham

As I listened to Red Planet Boulevard, Lana Lane's new release, having never heard her before, it came to me plain and simple: This band has all the classic rock and roll chops with a flare for the dramatic. And I enjoyed it.

Lana Lane the vocalist, has been around awhile. Teaming with her husband/ producer/ keyboardist/ bass guitarist Erik Norlander and guitarist Peer Verschuren and Ernst Van Ee on drums, they have created a unique yet familiar classic rock sound. At times I was reminded of Heart, then I would here remnants of Deep Purple, but most of all the music reminded me of Dio. Overall though it is Lana Lane with their own classic rock sound.

I found the entire album to be good classic rock with some symphonic influences, which I found out later she has been dubbed, "The Queen of Symphonic Rock", which is right on.

My favorite track on the album is "Shine", but all the songs are good. The album seems to have started with a melodic, hard rock approach to songwriting. As I listened, I was somewhat transported back in time to the early 1970's listening to a classic rock n' roll radio station. Just feeling good and loving a simpler time of fun and carefree memories.

I really enjoyed this album and I would think anyone who enjoys the classic rock genre would take something from this band. It is classic rock done with class!

 03/13/2008 20:00:56  Todd my♥posts www.lanalane.com myspace.com