This second album from the Northern Irish blues rockers is the follow-up to 2006's 'Rise'. With great musicianship and songwriting, the band belie their youth to convincingly channel the spirits of 70s hard rock bands like... more » Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Thin Lizzy. Their defiantly retro roove-basedsongs, wailing slide solos and powerful vocals have earned them legions of fans as well as accolades from the press, their peers and the bands who influenced them.« less
This second album from the Northern Irish blues rockers is the follow-up to 2006's 'Rise'. With great musicianship and songwriting, the band belie their youth to convincingly channel the spirits of 70s hard rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Thin Lizzy. Their defiantly retro roove-basedsongs, wailing slide solos and powerful vocals have earned them legions of fans as well as accolades from the press, their peers and the bands who influenced them.
CD Reviews
Everyday Demons is Great!
Rob Rockitt, HardRockHideout.com | HardRockHideout.com | 04/01/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"If you were one of many folks that caught the Answer when the opened up for AC/DC in 2008/2009, you already have an idea how good these guys are.
Everyday Demons is the band's sophomore effort, but U.S. Debut. Their European debut Rise is full of catchy rockers. On Everyday demons you get a good does of stadium anthems, great rockers, and some amazing vocals by Cormac Neeson. There are some tracks where the Answer taps into their inner Zeppelin, but the songs are great, and will have you hitting repeat on your ipod.
If you are a fan of 70's classic hard rock, you have to hear The Answer dish out their modern day take on classic rock. This is a great CD. Worth every penny!"
Nice work
Meaghan Bynum | 03/11/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"I saw these guys live on January 31 in Nashville, and have been an avid fan eversince. Their first CD Rise is a nice work, but you can tell that the band had yet to find their niche; however, with everyday demons, I found a much more mature and commercial sound. The big plus for this edition is that you get a taste of what they are like live, which to me, is almost better than the studio recordings. Nevertheless, I was really impressed with this album, and encourage others to give it a try. I also encourage people to look at rise (their first album), and never too late (their EP)."
Back to ROCK YOU AGAIN
Tony B. Cruz | Los Angeles, CA | 04/05/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"The verdict is in! The Answer ROCKS! The band's highly anticipated sophmore release 'EVERYDAY DEMONS', will blow you away once you press play! Blessed with great musicianship and songwriting, the lads believe their youth and energy to convincingly channel the spirits of 70s hard rock bands like Led Zeppelin, Deep Purple and Thin Lizzy. The Answer are, Cormac Neeson on vocals, Paul Mahon on the six string, Micky Waters handling the bass, and James Heatley on the skins. Four guys hailing from Northern Ireland who grew up listening to their parents' record collection. The result - exuberant Rock music played with guts, power and loads of skill capturing perfectly the excitement and joy of the shared experience which is great Rock `n Roll. From the second, "Demon Eyes" fires out of your speakers it's no holds bar rock and roll at its finest. Then you have numbers like, "Too Far Gone", "Dead Of The Night", "Pride" and the guitar laden mover, "On and On", that are simply put, pure uncut full throttle rock and roll power. There is seriously not a weak track on here and it sets the bar really high for future rock albums this year and for many years to come. Yes, their Free and Zeppelin influences shine brightly, but this is no cheap classic rip off outfit. This is young, fresh, and has more power than a suped up turbo charged'67 Chevy. Mark my words, The Answer are set to re-energize and revive the rock music scene and take it to a new generation. 'Everyday Demons' is a terrific ride of an album that shows, in complete contrast to the depressing wailings of the trendy indie set, just how joyful and exuberant music can and should be, and how tremendous it can make you feel. There is something for everyone here: The Answer; this WILL restore your faith in modern musicianship and give you hope for the future. The lads gave us fair warning with their powerful debut release 'Rise'. Now they are back and they are taking no prisoners! Welcome back boys!
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Ireland has The Answer
Paul Lawrence | Australia | 08/30/2009
(4 out of 5 stars)
"Way hyped band, Classic Rock magazine basically carrying on like these musical throwbacks were the second coming. With acres of flares, truckloads of tresses and rampant riffs - not to mention Cormac Neesons high pitched Zep/Wolfmother-esque vocals... well it's little wonder the writers at CR got a little flustered. Not to mention the fact that they are Irish - which means you get to fill a few column inches mentioning Thin Lizzy (another favourite CR pastime).
And you know what, when you strip away all the hype this band are riding high with not just one good album, but now two good albums under their belts. Their infectious good times so well displayed on their first record are also on display live (caught `em at the Annandale, Sydney, Australia). The album blasts out of the blocks on the back Demon Eyes, a great traditional hard rockin' number that is ably backed up by Too Far Gone. In fact, if you are uncertain whether to buy into this band my honest advice is to download these two tracks and they'll pretty much seal the deal for you one way or the other.
The album continues in much the same vein of traditionally produced heavy rock `n' roll in love with all the greats of the past but with a youthful vigour - even if these guys are veterans after the hard slogging years back home in Ireland. There is a version of this that has a bonus track on it - Highwater Or Hell - but it doesn't have Revolutions. Go figure."
The Answer is definitely the band to listen too..this is an
Charles J. Unterberg | New York, NY | 04/02/2009
(5 out of 5 stars)
"all i have to say is WOW!!!
The new album by the Irish band The Answer, Everyday Demons, is brilliant! i got a chance to see them on the AC/DC 2008 tour and they kicked a$$!!!
the guitar playing with cool riff is awe-inspiring..the vocalist looks like Robert Plant..the band has transformed 1970s hard rock and metal into the new century with power and thunder..their influences of AC/DC 70s riffs is right there, along with those of Thin Lizzy and UFO. I dont give a damm if you're not a rocker fan or fan of hard rock..plug it in!!! buy it!!! you'll be humming all night long..."
Track Listings (11) - Disc #1