CHALLENGE - Acoustic Universe / Alv Music
Tombstone is a fanzine that covers all sides of metal and rock music, or else Challenge wouldn't really have a place in it. This is certainly not metal, and this is certainly not hard rock. You will get bluesy acoustic guitar, piano, classic Hammond organ and soulfoul vocals. It's easy listening after a busy day, when you really need to relax and get your head together, and you don't feel like listening to Celine Dion (like you ever would!). These are strong, emotional songs, with female vocals that absolutely make you stop and listen. The two core members of the band come from the USA, and this record they made will win you over from the very first listen. This is worth listening to, absolutely.
December 1998 - 8/10