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Passion Leaves a Trace

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I must admit, over the past several years I have become a diehard Black Lab advocate. Paul Durham and Andy Ellis (who self produce) continually deliver first-class music with depth that sadly, most people never have the opportunity to hear. Their previous effort, 'See the Sun', was simply awe-inspiring (Highest Recommendation) and I couldn't wait until the arrival of their next CD.

'Passion' (quietly released in Jan. 07) is spilling over with emotion filled vocals and inspired lyrics that bond with listeners. The amazing opening track, 'Mine Again' reminiscing about memories of a loved one willing to do anything to get them back is a song that will not leave your head and DESERVES radio exposure. Remorse echoes throughout the killer drum beat driven song, `This Night' (Used in the FX Promo for The Shield Season 6) that had me hitting the repeat button over and over. Hiding in the middle of the CD is the very heart of 'Passion'. The ethereal and staggering , 'Weightless'. Paul Durham weaves magic on this song and it will knock your socks off. `Ghost In your Mind', `The Real You', and 'A Day Alone' round out the highlights of the disc.

Although the CD may falter on the last few tracks, as a whole it surpasses most of the pathetic fare heard on the radio today and deserves your attention and your ear. Don't Miss it!

I don't usually review items but had to stop when I saw this CD had only one review. Paul Durham's voice was made for rock, and the sort of beats/instrumentals that accompany his lyrics are amazing.

This is what rock should be.

Listen to the samples of "This Night" "Weightless" and "Mine Again" and if you're not moved, better check your pulse, my friend. Album cover is beautiful, too.

Bought this cd only for the song Weightless which i absolutely love because i could not find it anywhere else!!! But, I fell in love with the entire cd.. and i have fallen in love with this band..I highly recommend it to others!!

The opening track MINE AGAIN was responsible for jamming up iTunes wit demand for over 48 hours when it was heard on playlists and caused quite a stir with the Bum Rush The Charts movement. That aside, it is an incredible, moving song that will embed in your head. GHOST IN YOUR MIND, a more somber moment is flawless and emotional. Most people highlight WEIGHTLESS as their personal favorite on this CD (and I can clearly see why--epic, moving, different and unique) but I must say that BROKEN HEART and SUN AND MOON (both harder rocking efforts) are the two that get me going. Nothing quite like those two tracks with their driving beats and excellent lyrics while driving around, windows open...
...if I could give this CD 10 stars, I would. Take a chance and pick this one up.

The fact that Black Lab are doing this on their own, without the "assistance" of a record label just goes to show you how badly these labels have missed the boat. Durham and Ellis have created a brilliant album here. Highlights are "Mine Again" and "Weightless" (for me anyway) but the album is great all through. I am so grateful I stumbled on Black Lab way back in 1997. I have all their albums and look forward to the day they are out touring again.

I don't see what all the fuss is about. I thought the music on this album was, for lack of a better word, boring. Nothing special or unique here. I'd also like to add that the cover art is distasteful. Putting pornography on your album cover to try and sell a few more records is pretty sleazy. I realize a lot of people may disagree and probably like it, but I find it highly offensive.