February 21, 2008
Operator :: Soulcrusher
Atlantic / Wea
CD Review
By The Atomic Chaser
The monstrous and powerful debut, 'Soulcrusher' from Operator is a juggernaut of a release that goes for the throat from the moment your press play! This is one of the best rock bands to roar onto the music scene in quite some time. The combination of solid musicianship with the consummate performer, multi-instrumentalist, MMA fighter, gunslinger, and all around dedicated rocker Johnny Strong, fits like hand in glove. Strong in my opinion is one of the best pure rock singers in the game right now. Strong shreds his voice with some of the most impressive wails this side of Chris Cornell. Operator is all about believing in yourself, embracing the moment and making the impossible possible. It's like getting body slammed by Rampage Jackson! The variety of this album is also noteworthy, as it mixes hard rockers like the opening double shot of the title track and "Nothing To Lose" with slower, more melodic numbers like the hits "Delicate" and the album closer "Live Your Way." 'Soulcrusher' boasts all that a serious rocker could possibly want. Their debut release marks a promising start to Operator's career. Want to GET ROCKED? Get your hands on 'Soulcrusher', and be BLOWN AWAY! Hands down and without any hesitation, this band receives my highest recommendation. Years from now 'Soulcrusher' will be talked about as a classic.



























