While classic melodic rockers STATION released their latest album in 2023, the took the time to secure the best deal for its Japanese edition. Asian fans has to wait until 2024 for the release of “And Time Goes On [Japanese Edition +1]“, but were regarded with an exclusive bonus track.
From hard rocking tracks like “Over & Over” to ethereal journeys like “Touch”, STATION is once again showing their diversity of sound here, while still maintaining their own unique identity – always inspired by the ’80s.
These New Yorkers not only are getting better and better with each release, they are silently crafting some serious cult classic songs that will kept fresh in years to tome. Yeah, “Over & Over” is timeless melodic hard, however updated to modern times thanks to the crisp production design.
“And Time Goes On” is the kind of albums that back in the day, when you went to your record store and asked for a pre-listen, got you instantly hooked.
That’s what happens with “And Time Goes On”. When I pressed play, I wasn’t sure if I was in 2023 or 1989. In my opinion, that is the sign of really great rock music; timeless. Since 2011, it has been the mission of co-founders, guitarist Chris Lane and vocalist Patrick Kearney, to bring back high energy and fun loving rock and roll music back into the world. With STATION, they are clearly doing that.
One look at their list of influences, and you will understand exactly where I am coming from. The music is everything that you can imagine. Massive melodies, huge harmonies, and off the chart levels of energy. This is the kind of music you lose yourself into playing air guitar or singing in the mirror. Oh, that’s just me. LOL!
“And Time Goes On” is STATION 5th album, and sometimes that means you can dangerously repeat yourself. Not with these guys. It’s timeless stuff, however they always find a new spin to keep things fresh. ‘Over & Over’, ‘If You Want Me Too’, ‘Locked Away’, ‘Something In Between’, ‘And Time Goes On’ are all great, fun tunes.
This is the kind of album that easily could be on regular rotation in my collection, and I suggest that it make it in to yours as well. You never get bored with these Newyorkers.
If you are a fan of classy melodic hard rock, then this album will make your day.
HIGHLY Recommended
Tracklist:
1. Over & Over (4:01)
2. If You Want Me Too (4:24)
3. A Little Bit Of Love (5:33)
4. Close My Eyes (4:02)
5. Touch (5:34)
6. Locked Away (4:04)
7. No Reason (5:21)
8. Something In Between (4:05)
9. Better Off Alone (4:40)
10. Around The Sound (4:50)
11. And Time Goes On (4:27)
12. True Believer (Acoustic Version)
Station – And Time Goes On – 2023 (2024 Japan Edition), FLAC+MP3, CD w/ Scans
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