TIPTON, ENTWISTLE & POWELL

TIPTON, ENTWISTLE & POWELL
EDGE OF THE WORLD (2006)
320 KBPS

Edge of the World struck me completely differently than Baptizm of Fire (Tipton's previous solo effort). That it wasn’t picked up initially for release is Atlantic's mistake, big time. Sadly, being issued on Rhino after so long, didn't get it the promotional support it deserved.
This is NOT a traditional metal album to me. It is instead a strong classic / hard rock album. It’s a killer, contagious selection of music that really makes you reflect on the huge loss to the world that the deaths of Cozy Powell and John Entwistle created. More power to Glenn Tipton for getting this released. It did not deserve to be hidden away.
I have to say that on this album GT maintains a constant in his vocal presentation. It’s a constant higher range than your average metal / grunge growlers and at times brings to mind Lenny Wolfe, Geddy Lee, Ian Anderson, Johnny Dee, Greg Lake, Billy Squier and maybe even a hint of Rob Plant.
Musically, its keyboard intros remind me in places of Brit band Magnum, House Of Lords in a lot of places, Priest in others. It’s just, well, a great rock album!

1. Unknown Soldier
2. Friendly Fire
3. The Holy Man
4. Never Say Die
5. Resolution
6. Searching
7. Give Blood
8. Crime of Passion