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The last time we heard from Boston, Massachusetts based Mass was the fall
of 2010 when it released its obscure and relatively unknown full length
debut Fighter on Retroactive Records. Why obscure and relatively unknown?
Well, what many do not know is that Mass initially signed with A&M Records
in the early eighties and started work on Fighter during the summer of
1982. Problems with the bands management, however, forced A&M to shelve
the album the better part of three decades- at least until Retroactive
stepped to the plate last year. Undaunted, Mass pressed on and put out a
self-titled EP in 1984 prior to signing with RCA for what many consider the
groups debut but is actually its sophomore release from 1985, New Birth.
The fall of 2011 finds New Birth also being re-issued on Retroactive - re-
mastered from the original source tapes and packaged in a 6 panel digipak -
with lyrics and linter notes from vocalist Louis St. August.
New Birth, in a similar vein as Fighter, finds Mass continuing to traverse
melodic metal and hard rock territory. Now, I hate to invite direct
comparison because Mass gives prominence its own sound, but if you embrace
the eighties hair metal scene, then I can see the group being of interest,
albeit they bring a bit more musical depth than many from the era. Also,
do not be deterred by the hair metal reference because Mass has less in
common with the pop aesthetics of Poison and Warrant (although you will
find some commercial aspects to the Mass material) and more with the
heavier mindset of Dokken and early Stryper. And more to the point, the
album, again not unlike Fighter, captures a raw edginess that literally
oozes with the bands natural live energy.
Just check out ôToo Far Goneö, ôBack To Meö and ôWatch Her Walkö, three
up-tempo metal anthems with both hooks and energy to spare. ôVoyager (Look
To The Edge)ö, perhaps the finest example of the groups songwriting skills,
approaches things from a technical (almost sublime) standpoint, while ôNew
Birthö and ôLeft Behindö continue to highlight a catchy sound but on the
more mid-tempo side of things.
When Mass takes a commercial heading it proves no less laudable. ôCrying
Aloneö and ôTimeö both bring a classic melodic hard rock sound (with
complementary keyboards and radio friendly pop hooks) and ôDo You Love Meö
and ôDay Without Youö a customary ballad approach (an eighties metal album
would not be complete without a couple of ballads, right?)
What stands out about New Birth is how it proves an album encompassing ten
no-miss songs. In other words, what we do NOT have here is an album with a
couple of radio hits, a handful of other good songs and the rest a bunch of
filler. To the contrary, there is never a time when I am forced to hit the
skip button, which is reflective of both the maturity to the groupÆs
songwriting skills and where that previously referenced ômusical depthö
comes into play. It also must be noted that part of the albums consistency
is a result of the group re-recording four of the better songs that
originally appeared on Fighter: ôWatch Her Walkö, ôToo Far Goneö, ôDo You
Love Meö and ôVoyager (Look For The Edge)ö
Louis St. August is a talented vocalist with a high, soaring delivery
touched with occasional elements of mid-ranged grit. To say that he is a
perfect fit for the Mass style of melodic metal would be an understatement.
Guitarist Gene DÆltria is another able performer, laying down more than
ample rhythm guitar - and playing a significant role in the manner in which
Mass brings a bit more muscle than many of its contemporaries - in addition
to some very consummate lead guitar work. ôToo Far Goneö and ôBack To Meö
feature choice examples of his blistering soloing abilities while ôNew
Birthö showcases a distorted side to his playing and ôLeft Behindö a more
bluesy influence.
Production comes across slightly raw in allowing the bands natural raw
energy to, again, stand out.
Now, Mass is by no means a Christian band and New Birth not a Christian
album. That being said, in the liner notes the group openly thanks ôOur
God Almighty and his Son Jesus Christö. Several songs reflect a spiritual
influence in their lyrics, most notably, ôToo Far Goneö and ôVoyager (Look
For The Edge)ö, but otherwise lyrics focus on relationships and life from a
positive standpoint. In other words, if you enjoy AdrianGale, Action,
Giant and Line Of Fire than I can see Mass also being of appeal.
http://www.angelicwarlord.com/reviews/m/mass11.html
http://massrocks.com/
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01. Too Far Gone 03:52
02. Crying Alone 04:24
03. Time 03:43
04. Back to Me 04:25
05. Do You Love Me 03:35
06. New Birth 03:43
07. Left Behind 02:54
08. Voyager (Look for the Edge) 04:05
09. Day Without You 04:15
10. Watch Her Walk 04:02
Total Playtime: 38:58
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