Ivan Mihaljevic & Side Effects - Counterclockwise

Wow Ivan is a beast of a musician! The chops are top shelf, the songs are well written, truth be told this was a tough review to write! I generally would have a lot to say about changes, bridges, passages and etc. but the fact is I have nothing to add. Everything a song should do it does. And that holds true for the entire album. The musicianship is spot on. It’s hard to believe that just three young people can sound so full, well rounded and mature.  I truly enjoyed listening to this. It was a treat for me.

There is only one thing that stood out to me…its very 80s rock sounding!  It particularly reminded me of Queensryche.  I’m a big fan of 80s metal, it’s what made me want to be a musician. I love it and I love this album. But from a business point of view, is 80s rock the best angle? The band has a definite professional career with this resume, but maybe not in the top ten billboard charts. On a cruise ship, or festival tour (That’s not the worst thing that could happen!)

In conclusion: I will rate this on a scale of 1-10, I use a demerit system so I start at 10 and take away points from there. -1 for sounding like 80s rock, even though I love it personally, it’s a matter of originality  -1 because it didn’t give me the chills. I can’t give a perfect score unless you did.

So I’m giving it 8 out of 10. Congratulations, that is the best score I’ve given anyone so far!

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to listen to this awesome talent!

Best wishes in all your endeavors

Eric

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