Black Roses

Painkiller Hotel (Performer) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD
• ASIN: B000VITN72
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #760,757 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Track how was i supposed to know brightest flame voice in my head you don't know what you're missing becoming someone else all i ever wanted lead me on changes weakness so far away

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3.0 out of 5 stars Decent rock.country hybrid, February 4, 2009

By 

George Dionne (Cape Cod, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Black Roses (Audio CD)

The Good
"How Was I Supposed to Know" kicks things off with a mid-tempo swagger. The music blends a little country twang with a little bit of bluesy soul. Heartache, guilt, and regrets ring loud and clear lyrically on "Voice in My Head." The track is more of a sorrowful ballad than an optimistic one. "You Don't Know What Your Missing" sort of flips the coin on its predecessor, as the tempo and distortion picks up, and thoughts of regret turn to thoughts of blame and revenge. Subdued verses followed by passionate choruses make up "All I Ever Wanted." Vocalist Kevin Presbrey is at his best on the hopeless ballad "So Far Away."

The Bad
Nothing notable

The Verdict
It's clear that Black Roses isn't about the fun times and great memories of a relationship. There's no doubt that frontman Kevin Presbrey has been through a lot of relationships gone bad, or at least one deep relationship gone bad. Sorrow, regrets, and heartbreak set to a country/blues soundtrack is what Black Roses is all about.