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CAROLINE BLUE
Rock / Metal
CAROLINE BLUE is a Melodic Hard Rock Band based in Upstate NY.Our originals have been described as being similar in style to KISS with touches of LA Guns, Type O Negative, Chevelle, Motley Crue, Dokken, Megadeth & more! CAROLINE BLUE is a 3 Piece Band consisting of Joe Boyle (Drums), Andy "Doc" Gore (Bass) & Wayne W. Johnson (Lead Vocals/Guitar) .For more info visit our site at http://carolineblue.com/
CAROLINE BLUE's new CD "Not For The Innocent" has now been released and is now available at the CAROLINE BLUE ONLINE STORE ( http://carolineblue.com/page15.html ) and CD Baby ( http://cdbaby.com/cd/carolineblue3 ).
CAROLINE BLUE's CD "Slave to the Hourglass" (Released 2005) was nominated for Best Rock Recording at the 2006 Syracuse Area Music Awards.
Below are a few reviews of that CD....
(1)-Slave to the Hourglass CD Review-Metal to Infinity (Belgium)
Caroline Blue is a three piece band that is located in Syracuse, New York. Current line up is Josh Dean on drums, Johnny Sniper on bass, and mastermind Wayne W. Johnson is taking care of the lead vocals and guitars. All members have played in numerous bands before, so they could acquire experience a lot! The members on the picture of the CD are not the current members and did not play on this EP. The only reason why they were printed is because they were part of the line up at the time of the CD's release. It might be a bit confusing, but you can read all details on the bands homepage: http://www.carolineblue.com/.
It was my first acquaintance with the band, and from the opener Slave To The Hourglass, there was a pop up in my head that directed me to Kiss their Paul Stanley. Not only the voice of Wayne is resembling, also the intonation, and the way he brings it on, refers to Kiss their front man. Musical wise, we hear great, solid but Melodic Hard Rock that will please a lot of fans that are into the old school 80's hair metal. The band shot a video for this title track, and also one for ''The Queen of Pleasure'', perchance my favorite tracks from the EP. Wayne holds the string tight, and whatever the line up is, he's the man that controls the band and the songs.
So far, the band has a repertoire of more or less 20 songs, and a huge catalog of cover tracks. Does it surprise you that they cover about 15 Kiss tracks, but also Metallica, Godsmack, Black Sabbath, Halford, Iced Earth, Judas Priest, AC/DC... a.o. I have the feeling that this band is a real live act that knows what people like and know how to bring it down to the masses! The five songs on the EP are above the average what I've heard these months, and make me curious about the next material that is being recorded at Strangeland Audio Studios in Phoenix, NY.
Scott Patnode is doing the producing/engineering, and the release is set for early 2007. Besides 12 songs, there might be a bonus or hidden track on the disc, but I do hope that the band will deliver upper class material than the 6 minutes acoustic track (track 6) that was hidden on this E.P. or the second hidden track (#13), which consists of a telephone call of a complaining of their landlord... Totally negligible and of no use at all...My rating: 80/100
This CD review was written by Patrick de Sloover on behalf of Metal To Infinity Webzine
(2)- Slave to the Hourglass CD Review-METAL REVIEWS-6/10/2006
Caroline Blue is a three piece band from upstate New York that really knows how to rock. After listening to this EP a few times, I thought to myself that these guys have captured the spirit of Kiss, Mtley Cre, and even a bit of Motrhead very well. Afterwards, I ventured onto the band's website, and found that they compared themselves to Kiss, Mtley Cre, and Judas Priest. There have been numerous times in the past where I've disagreed with a band's description of their sound, but the guy of Caroline Blue know exactly what they're doing, and are very good at it.
These five tracks are no frill, heavy rock anthems that melt the attitude of early Mtley Cre with the party / arena rock catchiness and fun of Kiss. Some of the heavy riffing (such as can be found in The Queen of Pleasure) and blazing solos remind me of Motrhead as well. Musically speaking, Caroline Blue delivers a solid wall that is sure to get your neck moving. The riffs have a raw, in your face edge that add a lot of character to the band's sound. Ensuring that the impact of the music is not lost, the bass guitar has a bold presence that provides a full and complete sound. Sonically speaking, this CD is very polished and professional sounding for a self financed release. Each instrument is mixed at the proper level, and the sound is clear, without losing it's hard edge. Vocalist Wayne Johnson sounds very similar to Paul Stanley, but certainly is not trying to sound like a clone. Obviously, his delivery is a perfect fit for this style of classic heavy rock music. The man does not fail to deliver as he sounds very motivated and into his music, judging from these 5 songs. Of the 5 songs featured on this EP, I found each one to have lasting value and provide me with a nice kick in the rear to get my blood moving. If the band can come up with an entire album of this quality, they mold a nice career for themselves.
Fans of 80's heavy rock with an attitude should stop by Caroline Blue's website (link at the top of the review) and learn more about this band. As the band continues to improve and (hopefully) secures a record contract (and recording budget), I envision one hell of a debut album coming from Caroline Blue.
Killing Songs : Slave to the Hourglass, Hard Life, The Queen of Pleasure
(3)-Strutter'zine (The Netherlands) Review of Slave to the Hourglass CD-12/18/05
Classic 80s US Melodic Hardrock reminding a lot of 80s KISS, KEEL and some DANGER DANGER. Especially the PAUL STANLEYish vocals of singer (and guitarist) Wayne W. Johnson are making them sound a lot like 80s KISS. 5 songs are on the CD of this New York based band and the reason why it sounds that 80s orientated is the fact that the songs were written some 15 years ago! Nevertheless, this is cool in your face 80s Melodic Hardrock with strong vocals, especially on uptempo songs like "Slave to the hourglass" and "The queen of pleasure" (hell yeah! Best song with flashy guitarwork and a strong catchy sound a la LOUD AND CLEARs debut). A definite must-have for fans of 80s Hair Metal! More info at: http://carolineblue.com/ and e-mail at: carolineblue13@yahoo.com
(Points: 8.1 out of 10)
Location: Syracuse, NY
Members: L. to R.-Andy "Doc" Gore-Bass/Backing Vocals, Joe Boyle-Drums/Backing Vocals, WWJ-Vocals/Guitar
