Changes (Alyson Avenue album)
Changes is the 3rd album of Swedish AOR/Rock band Alyson Avenue with the new vocalist Arabella Vitanc. Alyson Avenue released their third album "Changes" through Avenue Of Allies. The record was co-produced by the band members and Chris Laney (Crazy Lixx, H.E.A.T., Brian Robertson) and it includes guest appearances by Anette Olzon (Nightwish, Ex-Alyson Avenue), Michael Bormann (Ex-Jaded Heart, Charade, BISS), Rob Marcello (Danger Danger, Marcello - Vestry), Fredrik Bergh (Street Talk, Bloodbound), Tommy Stråhle and Mike Andersson (Cloudscape, Planet Alliance).
Background and Reception
Over 6 years since Alyson Avenue released their second album. The band was able to re-emerge, with a new sound and vocalist. After the Anette Olzon left after becoming the new singer for Nightwish, Alyson Avenue had been searching for a new vocalist since 2007, until they announced Swedish singer Arabella Vitanc 2 years later. They had released the demo of 'Somewhere" which was track 10 on the 3rd Alyson Avenue album. Changes was the long awaited comeback album from the female fronted Swedish AOR/Melodic Rock band Alyson Avenue.With lovely keyboards, strong riffs and wonderful choruses. With guest appearances of Anette Olson (Nightwish), Rob Marcello (Danger Danger), Fredrik Bergh (Street Talk), Mike Andersson (Cloudscape).
Critics gives "Changes" positive reviews for this album, for background vocals, rhythmic guitars, and it's bombastic sound.
Track listing
- Liar - 4:13
- Will I Make Love - 4:17
- Changes - 3:51!
- Amazing Days - 3:57
- Don't Know If Love Is Alive - 4:37
- Fallen - 4:08
- Into the Fire - 4:41
- I Will Be Waiting - 3:37
- I'll Cry For You - 3:53
- Somewhere - 4:15
- Always Keep on Loving You - 4:10
- Alone (Japanese bonus track)
Personnel
- Arabella Vitanc - Vocals
- Niclas Olsson - Keyboards
- Thomas Löyskä - Bass
- Tony Rohtla - Guitars
- Fredrik Eriksson - Drums