NouVeaux - Beginnings (1994)

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NouVeaux - Beginnings (1994)

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NouVeaux - Beginnings (1994)

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Year : 1994
Style : Melodic Hard Rock , Christian Rock
Country : United States
Audio : 320 kbps + all scans + Video
Size : 138 mb


Bio:

Back in the early 80's, Sheffield, England's very own Def Leppard exploded onto the music scene taking the world by storm with their high octane Arena Rock sound. With such an over the top sound, it wasn't long before other bands followed suit as Nouveaux quickly took to the stage. Nouveaux was the christian answer to Def Leppard- one of the Biggest Rock Band that the World has ever seen. With that said, Nouveaux isn't the first christian band to align themselves with the arrangements and sounds of secular artists. We have seen the same with such bands as Whitecross who sound similar to the band Ratt and then there's X-sinner who sounded a lot like the world famous Australian band AC/DC. Also, there's Oklahoma City Thrashers-Eternal Decision who sound similar to the band Metalica. However, by no means is Nouveaux an exact copy of said band because they also bring to the table some of their own original arrangements as well.Nouveaux is an Arena Rock band from Nashville, TN who formed back in 1994 by Guitarist-Steve Ashley and Bassist-Kurt Lehman. Nouveaux is a derivative of the french word Nouveau which means something that's 'new' to someone. It wasn't long before Steve & Kurt added Vocalist/Keyboardist-Paul Alan to the group to make it a 3-piece band. With the addition of frontman Paul Alan, the band started playing gigs for the Breakout Drug Education Program at High Schools in the southern Michigan area. While performing these High School shows the band started building a fan base which moved them to start writing songs and putting together some new arrangements. This soon landed them a record deal in 1994 with Benson Records of Nashville,TN.Nouveaux has shared the stage with many great artists including: Micheal Sweet (Stryper), East To West (Jay DeMarcus of Rascal Flatts), Newsboys, Jars of Clay, Audio Adrenaline and many more...The band toured for about 6 years making stops all over the United States, Canada, and Singapore. Nouveaux had two #1 singles on CCM Radio along with 4 top 10 singles on CCM as well.In 1994, Nouveaux released their full-length debut album simply titled 'Beginnings'. This release finds the band in top form with Massive hooks and powerful choruses. With this release, we can see that the group has move from a 3-piece band to a 5-piece fully outfitted power house. Members include Vocalist-Paul Alan,​Lead Guitarist-KC Smothers, Guitarist-Steve Ashley, Bassist-Kurt Lehman, and Drummer-​Jeff Ausdamore.Vocalist Paul Alan's delivery quickly draws comparisons to well known Vocalist Joe Elliott(Def Leppard) with plenty of grit and an ability to reach higher ranges. Also, you will find that the harmonies between the lead and backing vocals will draw strong comparisons to that of the aforementioned band as well. The harmonies throughout this project are one of the highlights on this release.Guitars are managed by KC Smothers & co-founder Steve Ashley and are in keeping with the 80's era guitar shredn' styles with driving riffs, uplifting accompaniment, general noodling, and bluesy style play.Our percussion team is comprised of Bassist-Kurt Lehman & Drummer-Jeff Ausdamore who both add a strong punch to the mix. Jeff's kit work is in keeping with the 80's era drum styles as he rocks the house.In 1996 the band released their followup sophomore full-length album titled 'And This Is How I Feel'. This release finds the band going in more of a mellow adult contemporary direction featuring acoustic guitars. It's also worth noting that in 1997 KC Smothers left the band to join the well known Metal band Whitecross. As found on the band's facebook page: "There have been a lot of people wondering if the band will ever reunite and record another CD. The answer is a resounding no but you will hear some new music from me (Steve Ashley) sometime this year....I co wrote and was largely responsible for the music for the songs: Through Heaven's Fields, If Only, Maybe Tomorrow, Wonder, Never See The Day, We Believe, All That Glitters. I saw in an article somewhere that Paul Alan took credit for penning If Only but that is not the case. That song was birthed on the front porch at my mom and dad's house in the fall by the lake while I was noodling on my acoustic guitar. Paul and I co wrote almost everything we recorded. Some reasons to why the band want reunite are that Jeff moved to Texas, Kurt lives in Grand Rapids, MI... Paul Alan has no interest in doing music anymore because he was burned by the Christian music industry in a lot of ways. It is still a passion of mine and I may end up doing some stuff with KC Smothers again. We shall see...." Looking for more hard hitting music to add to your collection then one should consider what Nouveaux has offered up. What you have before you is, without doubt, a solid debut release to be had and played loud. If you are like me and can't get enough of that 80's era Arena Rock sound and are into bands like Idle Cure, Shout, or Def Leppard then you are in for a feast and are going to love Nouveaux. Procure your copy of the band's debut release 'Beginnings' and begin reliving the nostalgia of the golden years of Rock'n Roll.

Album:

As the name and title would suggest, this is another newcomer off the seemingly endless conveyor belt of highly talented CCM melodic rock bands. A five piece based in Nashville (where else?), Nouveaux have delivered an absolute stormer which totally belies it's debut status. Right from the opening bars of the Def Leppard inspired "We Believe", it's obvious this is going to be a bit special. More hooks than a fisherman's basket, catchier than measles, every song an AOR fan's dream. Bon Jovi would kill for a song half as good as the epic "Bridge Across The Water", whilst the slightly funkier edge to "Red, White, Black And Blue" has more of a Rhythm House feel. They show a heavier side on "All That Glitters"; "Hurt So Bad" is Idle Cure-style balladry and "A Time To Cry" comes over all White Heart, circa Tales Of Wonder'. All this is mere build up to the album closer "Across The Miles", a pure AOR classic, complete with Neal Schon (Journey) style lead guitar work - six minutes of sheer bliss. Great songs, superbly performed, all blended together with a top notch production job, courtesy of Doug Beiden. If you like your rock punchy, yet with tons of melody, makes sure this is at the top of your shopping list. Look, I'm out of superlatives here, so to sum up - WOW!!!

Line Up:

Paul Alan - Lead Vocals, Background Vocals and Keyboards
Kurt Lehman - Bass & Background Vocals
Brad Angus - Drums
K.C. Smothers - Lead Guitar, Background Vocals
Steve Ashley - Guitar, Background Vocals & Lead Vocals

Produced by Doug Beiden
Recorded at The Salt Mine Studio, Franklin, TN and Shakin' Studuios, Franklin, TN

Tracklist:

01. We Believe
02. United We Stand
03. Holding My Own
04. Bridge Across the Water
05. Red, White, Black and Blue
06. All That Glitters
07. Some Things Never Change
08. Hurt so Bad
09. A Time to Cry
10. Across the Miles

+ Video "We Believe" (Official Video)


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