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Grace Solero (UK) - Metamorphosis - Reviewed By Dr. Rainer Kerber ! Check it out here at this link: https://keep-on-rocking.com/2022/08/17/grace-solero-metamorphosis/

Grace Solero is a unique singer. There is probably no other voice like this. And her band bears her name. The debut album "New Moon" was released in 2007. "Hundred Years Apart" (2013) and "Awake" (2018) followed several years apart. In July the fourth album "Metamorphosis" was released. I was able to experience the singer live in Hamburg in 2016 , on her first European tour.

Grace Solero 5 - photo by Luna ViolaThe opening song "Lucid Dream" already shows that the listener needs full concentration for the album. The song is so complex. And frontwoman Grace Solero plays with her voice, somewhere between chant and singsong, often with a lot of vibrato, she changes between low and high pitch. And that's what makes her so extraordinary. At the beginning of the title track "Metamorphosis" the guitars roast with a slightly punky attitude. It's a bit more melodic and the chorus is sure to be easy to sing along to. "Love and Addiction" is a calm rock song, with a strong bass line. "Awake" starts quietly with acoustic guitars, which can be heard again and again later, Grace breathes into the microphone, but always switches to powerful vocals. One of my favourites. “Orange Sky” is dominated by fast riffs, driven by the drums. The guitars wave and deliver industrial sound gimmicks. "Time Waits For No One" is a bit more rhythmic again, with clearly recognizable melody arcs. The ballad "Till You Return" starts with acoustic guitars, later you can hear the bass booming again, powerfully but calmly. Of course, this song is also enhanced by Grace Solero's unique vocals. The song ends with a short cello coda. Another highlight of the album. "Ocean Star" surprises with a slight folk touch. You can clearly imagine the stars over an ocean, the guitars sound so relaxed and light. "Shaman" starts with bass chords, which are also extremely present later on. And Grace trills one last time in the highest tones. "Time Waits For No One" is a bit more rhythmic again, with clearly recognizable melody arcs. The ballad "Till You Return" starts with acoustic guitars, later you can hear the bass booming again, powerfully but calmly. Of course, this song is also enhanced by Grace Solero's unique vocals. The song ends with a short cello coda. Another highlight of the album. "Ocean Star" surprises with a slight folk touch. You can clearly imagine the stars over an ocean, the guitars sound so relaxed and light. "Shaman" starts with bass chords, which are also extremely present later on. And Grace trills one last time in the highest tones. "Time Waits For No One" is a bit more rhythmic again, with clearly recognizable melody arcs. The ballad "Till You Return" starts with acoustic guitars, later you can hear the bass booming again, powerfully but calmly. Of course, this song is also enhanced by Grace Solero's unique vocals. The song ends with a short cello coda. Another highlight of the album. "Ocean Star" surprises with a slight folk touch. You can clearly imagine the stars over an ocean, the guitars sound so relaxed and light. "Shaman" starts with bass chords, which are also extremely present later on. And Grace trills one last time in the highest tones. later you can hear the bass booming again, powerfully but quietly. Of course, this song is also enhanced by Grace Solero's unique vocals. The song ends with a short cello coda. Another highlight of the album. "Ocean Star" surprises with a slight folk touch. You can clearly imagine the stars over an ocean, the guitars sound so relaxed and light. "Shaman" starts with bass chords, which are also extremely present later on. And Grace trills one last time in the highest tones. later you can hear the bass booming again, powerfully but calmly. Of course, this song is also enhanced by Grace Solero's unique vocals. The song ends with a short cello coda. Another highlight of the album. "Ocean Star" surprises with a slight folk touch. You can clearly imagine the stars over an ocean, the guitars sound so relaxed and light. "Shaman" starts with bass chords, which are also extremely present later on. And Grace trills one last time in the highest tones. You can clearly imagine the stars over an ocean, the guitars sound so relaxed and light. "Shaman" starts with bass chords, which are also extremely present later on. And Grace trills one last time in the highest tones. You can clearly imagine the stars over an ocean, the guitars sound so relaxed and light. "Shaman" starts with bass chords, which are also extremely present later on. And Grace trills one last time in the highest tones.

One searches in vain for real hits on “Metamorphosis”. And that's not the intention of the quartet either. The band moves far away from any mainstream. Nevertheless, you can always hear beautiful melodies. The singer's voice is unique and has a high recognition value. Grace Solero have been going their own way for years, unimpressed by all fashion trends. You should take your time listening and fully immerse yourself in the music. - Dr. Rainer Kerber

Release Date: July 15, 2022

FFO: Soundgarden, Jane’s Addiction, Skunk Anansie, Tori Amos

Location: London, UK

London rocker Grace Solero and her band have recently released their 'Metamorphosis' album, unleashing 9 tracks of raw, grungy, dreamy and atmospheric rock.

This long-player record was mixed by Chris Brown (Radiohead, Muse, Ride, INXS, Gary Moore) and mastered by Andy 'Hippy' Baldwin (The Who, Oasis, Blur, UB40, Stormzy) at London's Metropolis Studio. Recorded and engineered by Jon Clayton (The Monochrome Set, Vic Godard And Subway Sect) at One Cat Studio in London.

Grace Solero explains: "The album's title track 'Metamorphosis' was initially a guitar riff played by our drummer and multi-instrumentalist Dave. The whole band joined in and I added melody and lyrics. The verses are more introspective with the choruses turning into anthem-like explosive energy. It's about being bold in order to move forward," says

Grace Solero's performances are highly dynamic and energetic, both sonically and visually. They've performed everywhere from intimate clubs to large stages in Europe, USA and Canada, supporting the likes of Motorhead's Phil Campbell, Alan Merrill (famed songwriter of the Joan Jett hit ‘I Love Rock ’n’ Roll’) , Bernie Torme and Arthur Brown. Previous albums ‘New Moon’ (2009), ‘Hundred Years Apart’ (2013) and 'Awake’ (2018), have received BBC Radio 6, XFM and BBC London support and has been featured in Classic Rock, Guitar Techniques, Powerplay Magazine, Sonic Shocks and Sonic Cathedral Webzine.

Currently collaborating on The Twilight Zone, a new project with Dan Beaulaurier and legendary pedal steel player BJ Cole (Elton John, Cat Stevens, Bjork, R.E.M), she also co-writes and performs with The Vibrators’ Knox and Mariangela Demurtas (Tristania) and has performed alongside Slade’s Noddy Holder.

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