Michael Stollaire – Holy Avenger
Platinum West Records
(3.5/5)
Looking for some tunes to get that party started!? Look no further than Michael Stollaire’s debut solo album, Holy Avenger! Truly showcasing Michael Stollaire’s amazing guitar playing abilities and great vocals, this 13-track album takes you on a Rock ‘n’ Roll journey. Although the music is great, there are a few things I didn’t particularly like about this album. My first major concern is the drum tracks. The actual drumming fits perfectly with the rest of the music, but the quality doesn’t seem quite up to par. The mics don’t sound like they’re set in the prime locations for picking up sound. The other main issue is the lyrics. Again, they work for the songs, but they feel a little bit elementary compared to most of the other music I hear. The topics written about are great, but I feel like they weren’t covered effectively enough. Other than those two issues, this album is great! Michael Stollaire definitely knows what he’s doing with guitars and his singing fits perfectly with the music. As far as specific tracks go, I’d recommend listening to “Knock the Walls Down” (Track 11), “This Country Boy Can Rock (VH Mix)” (Track 4), “Hell Comes Alive Here Tonight” (Track 7), and “Island Blues” (Track 8). These four tracks really represent some of the skills Michael has as a musician and writer. Overall, if you’re looking for a great album to kick out the jams for your next bash, get your hands on a copy of Michael Stollaire’s Holy Avenger!
