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Kings of Modesty – Hell or Highwater – release date 25 September 2009

Originally the Face of Modesty formed in 1994 but with the introduction of a new singer the band changed their name to Kings of Modesty. This change came about four years ago and Hell or Highwater is their debut release since their promo EP in 2007. Can the members be forgiven for having extra responsibilities with other projects and will they rock?

 

The Band:

Jason Flinck – Vocals

Samuel Hjelt – Guitars

Mikael Hjlet – Keyboards

Henkka Tuura – Bass

Rane Simoinen – Drums

 

Industrial undertones with deep colours of prog. Flinck’s vocals take command but Mikael’s nicely duets with him on Never Touched The Rainbow. Injections of energy are propelled forward by Simoinen. I am not surprised that the DJ’s within the rock world has favoured this song.

 

Rumblings of power through Samuel’s never ending aggression. More power is added by Simoinen’s double bass along with Tuura that could be missed unless you turn up the volume. The Hourglass has been mixed on big speakers at high volume so turn up the stereo fool.

 

Oriental influences from Mikael on Deep Down sets the scene of a mishap dream. The insanity works beautifully in a collard of noise that is abstract yet compelling listening.

 

Staring Eyes is not what you would expect. The versatility of Flinck is fantastic and adds to the ambiance of the overall structure and sound of Kings of Modesty. If you want to capture the highs and lows of life Staring Eyes only adds to the madness.

 

Hell Or Highwater has so many genres within it you have to listen to it to believe it. Brilliance is attained through the gift of expression and this band is truly gifted.

 

Considering I am in awe of Hell or Highwater the opening of Suicidal Mission has blown me away. Brilliant guitar, keys, drums, bass and vocal work throughout.

 

Once Upon A Time is reminiscing to the late 70’s early 80’s soft rock explosion from Americas. Then Kings of Modesty explodes into their trademark use of power guitar and keys. The trip does not end there for Flinck opens up his lungs over a augmented duel between keys and the rest of the world.

 

Ok it’s time to really explain what is rockin’ my ass off. Tailspin is the perfect example of a band exploiting their talent. Kings of Modesty knows that guitar is a major part of their sound. Yet the whole band oozes cohesiveness so don’t just listen to guitar riffs but take on board what they do together under the Kings of Modesty banner. Tailspin is awesome. 

 

Miracle is big on keys and my I just add fantastic bass lead. 

 

Tuura sets the pace and drives home the power on We Will March Our Way. From the opening rift to closure you do not know what you with get fro Kings of Modesty.

 

Lovely vocal harmony over keys Two Hearts Collide. What a ballad.

 

 

Track Listing:

Never Touched The Rainbow

Hourglass

Deep Down

Staring Eyes

Hell Or Highwater

Suicidal Mission

Once Upon A Time

Tailspin

Miracle 9

We Will March Our Way

Two Hearts Collide

 

Kings Of Modesty, Hell or Highwater debut CD is an introduction to one hell of a band. Their work is coloured with so many influences from the classics as Paganinni to the talent of Kiss.

 

Link

http://www.myspace.com/kingsofmodesty

 

Daz

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