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"An album that is a good summary of the different facets of FM's identity but that finally lacks a bit of coherence."
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4/5
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Even if it can seem nothing, with this "Atomic Generation", their eleventh studio delivery, FM has released more albums since their re uniting than during their golden period of the 80s and 90s. If some re-unions are long-lasting, it is not the case for the British veterans who have been threading quality opuses like pearls since 2010. As usual for the releases regarding the top lines, the bands' declarations are multiplying to convince us that we should not miss the best album of the band. For "Atomic Generation", it's Steve Overland who doesn't hesitate to warn us that we'll have to deal with : "the most mature and complete FM album". It now remains to be seen what the frontman means by these appealing terms.
If by complete, the singer wants to talk about a rather exhaustive approach of the different sides of FM's identity, we might as well say that there is no deception on the goods. All the fans will be able to find here what they prefer in the British legend. For those who will be the most sensitive to the most AOR side of the quintet, 'Too Much Of A Good Thing' or 'Follow Your Heart' will enrich the stock of unforgettable tracks that Overland, Kirkpatrick & Co. have already offered since their beginnings. Rooted in the 80's, with a nice dynamism and always catchy choruses, they represent new jewels of the crown. It is also the case of 'Black Magic' or 'In It For The Money' in a more powerful but still melodic dimension, the first one also benefiting from federative choirs for a final anthemic result.
FM doesn't hesitate either to dive into a pop and westcoast AOR on 'Killed By Love' or 'Golden Days' whose lightness contributes to the general freshness of this opus. More surprisingly, even if the Londoners have already flirted with these territories, 'Playing Tricks On Me' is very bluesy with the support of brass lines, while 'Make The Best Of What You Got' integrates some soul accents which, combined with a scathing and always unforgettable chorus, reinforce a positive and communicative energy. Finally, if the hyper classic ballad 'Do You Love Me Enough' has already been heard 1.000 times and that 'Stronger' confuses power and heaviness in spite of a superb Purplian organ intro, the end of the album escapes a too big of intensity thanks to the delicate ballad 'Love Is The Law' on which Steve Overland shows once again his capacity to transmit edgy emotions, being as much bewitching as soothing.
The overall result is again above the average and FM confirms once again its place as leader of the melodic genre. However, if it wants to be a good summary of the different facets of the band's identity, "Atomic Generation" ends up lacking a bit of coherence. Fortunately, the talent of interpretation, the mastery of the art of the unstoppable chorus and the quality of almost all the tracks make the overall album a pleasure to listen to. - Official website
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TRACK LISTING:
01. Black Magic - 4:30
02. Too Much Of A Good Thing - 4:10
03. Killed By Love - 4:40
04. In It For The Money - 4:16
05. Golden Days - 5:05
06. Playing Tricks On Me - 4:00
07. Make The Best Of What You Got - 4:41
08. Follow Your Heart - 5:39
09. Do You Love Me Enough - 4:58
10. Stronger - 4:53
11. Love Is The Law - 6:02
LINEUP:
Jem Davis: Claviers
Jim Kirkpatrick : Guitares
Merv Goldsworthy: Basse
Pete Jupp: Batterie
Steve Overland: Chant / Guitares
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