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Madison - Diamond Mistress

Surprisingly good - 70%

Noisenoir, April 3rd, 2005

I truly cannot name all the bands that Madison's Diamond Mistress brings to mind. Surely Europe is a main influence it seems (or Madison is one for Europe?) but a thorough examination of this album can surface Crimson Gory, Queenryche, Motley Crue even Sabbath (in the first notes of "Squeeler") traces in their sound.


The mellow ballads like "Changes" may disturb the listener but they are a common feature for 80’s U.S. Metal even when played from a Swedish band. This album is surprising powerful though and really, there is no explanation for Madison's general anonymity. Nothing groundbreaking but very interesting solos and compositions consisted by fantasy and talent, heavy at moments especially in the fast ones and with a rhythm section that stands highly above other well-known bands. The vocals are in the tradition of the swedish hard/heavy rock, which means they stand out as the main attraction. With lyrical themes rotating around fantasy and love, songs like "Sneakers",
"Don't Look Around", "Lay Down Your Arms", "Diamond Mistress" and "Run Boy" are worth a place between that period's Heavy/Glam anthems.


Album's only flaw is actually the production which is essential for the sound of such bands but here fails to produce a clear sound mainly at the vocals' expense. If you find it, give it an "ear".