Chris Laney - Pure (2009)

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Metal Heaven has set a March 27 release date for "Pure", the first solo album from Swedish songwriter/producer/artist Chris Laney. The songs on the CD were all written by Laney with co-writers like Bruce Kulick (KISS, UNION, GRAND FUNK RAILROAD), Lennart Östlund (LED ZEPPELIN, THE ROLLING STONES, ABBA, GENESIS), Mats Levén (THERION, YNGWIE MALMSTEEN) and others. Laney sings all songs on "Pure", which includes appearances by guest musicians J. Koleberg (ANIMAL, ZAN CLAN), Nalle Pahlsson (TREAT, ANIMAL, ZAN CLAN), Vic Zino (HARDCORE SUPERSTAR), Martin Sweet (CRASHDIET) and Zinny Zan (EASY ACTION, SHOTGUN MESSIAH, ZAN CLAN)

Chris Laney has been involved in music all his life. He started to tour at the age of 13 and was in bands like SCRATCH and SEVENTEEN. He is a multi-talented musician who plays piano, drums and other instruments, but the guitar is what has become his closest friend. He is also known as a brilliant songwriter and producer. He spends time working at Polar Studios that was built by members in ABBA.

As a producer/engineer, Chris Laney has worked with artists like CANDLEMASS, EUROPE, CRASHDIET, Bruce Kulick, Brian "Robbo" Robertson, EASY ACTION and others.

As a guitarist, you will find Chris Laney as a member in Randy Piper's ANIMAL and ZAN CLAN, bands where he was also the main songwriter and producer. Chris Laney has released two albums with ex-W.A.S.P. guitarist Randy Piper and his band ANIMAL, "Violent New Breed" (2006) and "Virus" (2008). Chris Laney has released one album with ZAN CLAN, "We Are Zan Clan … Who the Fxxk Are You" (2005) and the DVD "Kickz The Livin Shit … Outta Stockholm" (2006).

It's been a long time coming for Chris Laney, and I hear you asking, "Who is Chris Laney??" Well, if you haven't heard his name before, take notice now, because this is probably the most talented rock-producer around at the moment. Go check your CD collection and see who's the man behind classics like Crashdiet's Rest In Sleaze, Crazy Lixx' Loud Minority or more recently Randy Piper's Animal's Virus!
Undeniably influenced by Robert Mutt Lange, Laney not only knows how to make a disc sound like a million bucks, but he also knows how to write hooks you can't escape - so called 'Hits'. Pure offers 12 songs, kicking off with the metallic "Situation", which wouldn't have been out of place on the aforementioned Virus disc. "I Dunno" is a big anthem in the same style as Def Leppard's "Pour Some Sugar On Me" or Warrant's "Cherry Pie" and would have been an instant hit if it were released 20 years ago. "Make you Cry" is somewhat heavier again and distantly brings Crashdiet's The Unattractive Revolution to mind. Speaking of which; Crashdiet's Martin Sweet does a solo on the next track, the very melodic "Fire & Ice". "I Hate Yer Guts" closes the first half of "Pure" in a punchy Zan Clan vibe.
If you thought the second half of this CD couldn't even come close to the first, you couldn't be more wrong! Because what is contained in the last 6 songs is a hair-metal rollercoaster ride which will leave you stunned! Whether it is the Leppard-esque "Get U Down" or the over the top anthem "Pissed At What Ya Missed", Laney hits the bull's eye.
This is the first time since Bob Rock's Rockhead project that a great producer manages to put out an excellent album on his own. So, if you like any band whose members guest on Pure, or if you miss Def Leppard's backing vocal arrangements from way back when they knew how to write good songs, do yourself a favor and pick up Chris Laney's debut solo disc!

Keyx2 says: This CD just kicks ass!!! Get it!!!

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