Pretty Maids: Motherland

A stalwart of my youth Future World and Jump The Gun got worn out on my old cassette player. I was captivated by the catchy hooks and melodies which was something different and fresh to Bon Jovi and the swathe of Sunset Strip bands flooding my ears. Pretty Maids have really come back strong in the past few releases and I'm proud to say Motherland continues with a stunning delivery of tracks. Produced by the masterfully talented Jacob Hansen who continues the excellent work from their previous release Pandemonium, it's a sonic velvet lined triumph. Its heavy melodic anthems fully confirm that you can't put a good band down, Ronnie Atkins giving his distinctive voice a good airing. 'Mother Of all Lies' sets the sonic tone for what is a pleasant trip back to familiar Pretty Maids territory, a heavy riff fueled album opener. 'Sad To See You Suffer' takes things down a notch while the fist pumping 'Hooligan' is sure to be a live favorite.

While the name Pretty Maids may suggest to the un-educated a bank of amps, mic stands covered in scarves and spandex, believe me this band bites. Motherland is a slab of melodic metal every fan should be screaming to the clerk to hand over. The smiling assassins from Denmark are back with their relevant, thought provoking lyrics and enough riffs to keep the most hardened metal fan raising his horns.

Motherland continues the proud legacy that Pretty Maids have worked so hard on, an absolute contender for everyone's top ten lists, massive hooks complemented by massive riffs….What's not to like?

Track Listing:-
1. Mother Of All Lies
2. To Fool A Nation
3. Confession
4. The Iceman
5. Sad To See You Suffer
6. Hooligan
7. Infinity
8. Why So Serious
9. Motherland
10. I See Ghosts
11. Bullet For You
12. Who What Where When Why
13. Wasted

Added: May 2nd 2013
Reviewer: Mark Davies
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Language: english

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