Even in the face of the flood of similar bands from the Scandinavian sector, the Siberling lifts but on a positive note and you can start the RnR Party confidently.
Those like me who has lived for 4 years (to Heyday times 1986-90) in LA (in the middle of West Hollywood) and the scene (total) 8,000 bands almost tagtäglch was able to experience live in the clubs around the Strip, the pleasant flashbacks come to mind: Fun, Sound, Girls & Party (horny clichés!)
However, the level of almost all bands has always been very high. Unlike you had at that time also no chance in the clubs to play (even with Pay to Play). At that time, had De La Cruz (Live?) Frankly difficult lifted. There were still hundreds of bands on MDST. the same level - no deal!
What is also due to singer Roxxi Catalano. Live he dürte wars with its heavier Parts serious problems. What has sometimes a croak (instead Shouten) comes on CD close, is likely to be even worse on stage. Unfortunately, its performance affected one or the other song. Sometimes you wish for something more ...
He should reflect on what he can bring over - should still rich ..
Production wise, the part is okay and especially the drums have a nice punch. The guitar work of Casey is rock solid, would have (as a guitarist) also fell slightly better when the guitar tracks a little more present in the (sound) space stood. There was certainly enough space (just say Michael Wagener-production)
Ultimately, an album that the spirit of the Party Attitude 80s across well and brings craftsmanship and technically good song comes across.
Pleasant falls on the song selection. Where many Sleaze- / Hair Ripp-offs now emulate a single song stereotype on an album, De La Cruz offer relatively varied diet which drifts into (early) WASP-bearing rudimentary sometimes. Plus point!
Good 3.5 star that I like aufrunde to 4
