BEN JACKSON GROUP
All Over You
Screaming Ferret Wreckords - 2005
7/10
One time Crimson Glory member Ben Jackson unleashes the second offering his latest project, Ben Jackson Group, a band that updates the sound of classic eighties style metal on tracks like the futuristic sounding “Mean Machine” and smooth metal ballad “All Over You”.
Jackson stands as both the group’s vocalist and guitarist, possessing a slick, powerful voice that is very well suited to this type of material. A lot of thought went into the arrangements on this record which are tight and focused, but with no shortage of creative energy.
Although the overall sound of the band is quite different in comparison, you get the same feeling from this album that you would from listening to an album like Def Leppard’s “Hysteria”. Jackson is a very capable vocalist and lyrically, the topics revolve around topics ranging from romantic suggestion to straight up rock n roll attitude.
Jackson has continued his longtime relationship with Tampa’s Morrisound Studios and for good reason; the album is produced wonderfully, with each instrument being easily audible and nestled in just the right place in the mix. This is a record that really would appeal to those seeking melody and a bit more of a traditional rock feel, but the guitar work of Jackson and Mark Borgmeyer still harbors a metal edge, making “All Over You” a record that would appeal to a very wide variety of fans.
Either “All Over You” or “Ghost In The Mirror” could easily find their way to conventional rock radio, the latter featuring a swanky vibe that is wonderfully embellished by accompanying vocalist Rose Sexton.
Most assuredly a solid record, “All Over You” is one of the better accomplishments in Jackson’s career and it’s certain that most fans would agree.
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