Midstokke really is a very unique rock band and although they do revive that 70's hard rock sound it's really and truly something to behold. To me "It's Your Problem Now!!" the sophomore release by the band, shows the band evolving on a musical level. Their debut album, "Private Stokke" was crunchier and made one hell of an impression on me. The new album, I believe, has a much stronger direction and more unique style. Midstokke is fueled and powered by, Steven Douglas on vocals, Ted Norris on guitars, Kenny Van Dyke on guitars, Fraser Midstokke on bass and Cory Jones on drums. Together, this band of talented musicians served up rock music that will get your blood pumping in no time flat. As is evident from the opening balls to the wall track, "Trainwreck" and without skipping a beat, the groove laden monster, "Throttle" grabs you by the throat. From there on out, is an adrenaline ride that is guaranteed to get your rocks off. There are no fillers here; all seven tracks are rock solid. All in all, this is a terrific rock album, one of the best to come out in 2009. Unlike the bands that receive the must play on MTV and radio, Midstokke are great musicians who care about putting out innovative and enjoyable material. If you are a fan of Midstokke already or just a fan of rock music, who is tired of what's being put out by the music industry today and yearns for the days when there was real rock everywhere, then this is definitely an album you should pick up. You most definitely will not regret it. Midstokke is the real deal, the proof is in their music.
HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
