SPEKTRA, the exciting project by BJ, a stellar vocalist from the Brazilian / international melodic hard rock scene, will release their second album in a few weeks. We think their 2021 debut CD “Overload” was a bit overlooked, so here we have it at maximum quality in its Japanese edition including bonus track.
SPEKTRA is BJ’s musical brainchild and his first band built from scratch featuring original music inspired by his vast range of influences including Journey, Foreigner, Winger and other AOR / melodic and hard rock masters. The goal is to deliver pure stadium rock melodies and high driven hard rock vibes with music aiming straight for the hearts of melodic rock aficionados.
With all songs co-written, produced and overseen by legendary singer Jeff Scott Soto and Alessandro Del Vecchio, SPEKTRA introduced BJ’s amazing voice to the international scene in 2021. And all will be surprised by this album quality.
In SPEKTRA, BJ brings along his longtime bandmates from Tempestt and the JSS Band, Edu Cominato (drums) and Leo Mancini (guitars) as well as Henrique Canale (bass), a well known Brazilian producer and composer.
BJ is well known for his phenomenal vocal abilities and his work with Tempestt and other projects and collaborations, but also recognised internationally, being a constant member of all of Jeff Scott Soto’s bands and projects (Jeff Scott Soto Band, S.O.T.O.) as a guitarist and backing vocalist since 2009.
He has recorded and released several albums with Soto, either as part of the Jeff Scott Soto band (‘A Night in Madrid’ CD/DVD, ‘Damage Control’, ‘Loud and Live in Milan’) or S.O.T.O. (‘Inside the Vertigo’, ‘Divak’, ‘Origami’). He is also a member of the latest iteration of Talisman (on keyboards and backing vocals) for their recent appearances at major European Festivals.
Since 2014, BJ has also been the lead singer for the Greek hard rock band Danger Angel with whom he has recorded and released one album (All The King’s Horses). He has toured Europe and Latin America extensively while also participating in most of the major festivals including Sweden Rock, Graspop, Hard Rock Hell AOR, Monsters of Rock Cruise, Rock of Ages, Bang Your Head, etc.
BJ has also released a solo album of covers containing music from his heroes and influences, titled “Acoustic Heroes”, a real gem too.
On “Overload”, BJ / Spektra delivers varied material, inspired by the likes of Foreigner, Winger, Boston, etc, and it’s a pure delight.
Highly Recommended
Tracklist:
01. Overload
02. Runnin' Out Of Time
03. Just Because
04. Since I Found You
05. Our Love
06. Breakaway
07. Don't Matter
08. Back Into Light
09. Forsaken
10. Behind Closed Doors
11. Lonely Road
12. Since I Found You (bonus' Acoustic)
Spektra – Overload [Japan Edition] (2021), MP3+FLAC
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