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MP3 The Dividers - Life's Balcony
14 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Classic Rock, POP: British Pop
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The Dividers: "Life''s Balcony"
This is NOT your kids Rock & Roll Band
Finally, finally, finally! Someone is speaking to me! Yes, I’m from the classic rock generation, and I have to admit, the kids today don''t know a good tune.
Here''s what I need: I need NEW tunes from MY era’s sound.I need a messages for my age group. I need those classic texures. I miss having the thrill of the era gone by. BUT I need something I can relate to.......and this is it, the 3rd and newest CD from The Dividers, “Life’s Balcony,” answers my every middle age desires.
The album''s eclectic blend from this over-40 band speaks right to those of us who knew what good rock music was (at a time when it mattered). After one listen, I ask: Who needs today''s kids?"
Steve Valvano and Robert Moore, the groups writers, take up the challenge of weaving everyday mid-life experiences of love, hope, parenthood, and passing time into 14 upbeat/catchy tunes (just like they use to!).
How many of “today’s”(young)rock bands would actually write with the honesty(or insight)of a father giving his son advise on life as witnessed in “I See A Lot of Me”? The album’s title track is about the inevitable pause that all couples take as they contemplate their path, both past and present. The song’s joy jumps out while the couple takes a look from top of “Life’s Balcony,” while having the bravery to dive into the unknown future of old age''s "manifest destiny".
This New Jersey based band sports a chugging rhythm section made of keyboardist Eric Parker and bassist Chris Evens (the band should be tight after 20+ years together!)The group is not shying away from the latest keyboard and guitar sounds, but keeps the music very accessible, possitive and upbeat for those in the middle of life.
As this CD was partially recorded in England, “Bagshot Hope” rightly describes Valvano’s experiences while living in the London area during the start-up years of the Iraq war. His life-long love for UK culture shines throughout this effort, as British-style rock counter melodies and scat vocals are deep and prominent.
Moore shows his veratile vocal abilities in both rocker and ballet formats, but brings down the gospel house with the albums closer, “Two Feet”. With subtle piano, violin and cello accompaniment, the track stresses individualism rather than simply following the mantra of civil organizations and political correction.
But for my money, the haunting ‘Not Limited’ is the album’s artistic peak. The tune takes-on various rhythms, crescendos and Zep-like high vocals poured into a message that affirms that no one is limited to having perfection as the only goal in life.
Having excellence over perfection is just what the Dividers have done with ‘Life’s Balcony”. A grand notion, and a grand music effort, for all ages to consider. Forget the kids. As their song says, "They Don''t Write Them Like They Use To!"
Bill Budney for
Independent CD and New Song Magazine
The Dividers Are:
Robert C. Moore IV - Vocals, Guitars, Mandolin, Bass
Steve Valvano- Drums, Drum Machines, Keyboards, Production
Eric Parker- Piano, Keyboards
Chris Evans- Bass, Backing Vocals
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