Shiva [Import]

Shiva (Artist) | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (January 1, 2004)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Z Records UK
• ASIN: B00007EATZ
• In-Print Editions: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #673,939 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

1. Marilyn

2. Stay Out

3. Dow Jones Index

4. Naother Mans Wife

5. Would You Lie To Me

6. Free May Soul

7. Shame On You

8. One More Day

9. Lead You On

10. Right On Time

11. No Place For The Living

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars Saraya-style melodic hard rock, October 21, 2011

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Justin Gaines (Northern Virginia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Shiva (Audio CD)

Yeah, I ended up buying this album by mistake. I saw it in a clearance bin and decided it was worth a couple bucks just on the off chance it was a later album by NWOBHM band Shiva. The cover art fits that band's style. As it turns out, this is the self-titled 2002 debut by the Swedish melodic rock band of the same name. This is one of those happy mistakes, because if there's anything I like more than an obscure NWOBHM album it's a good Swedish melodic rock album. Winning!

Anyway, back to the actual album. Shiva is a female-fronted band that's got a solid hard rock backbone. Vocalist Anete Johansson is no delicate flower here, and can belt out the hard rockers with the best of `em. This album actually reminds me a lot of the Saraya albums, which is definitely a good thing. There's also something of Robin Beck and Alyson Avenue here, but Shiva rocks a bit harder. It's just a good, solid rocking album with great melodies and strong vocals.

I'm definitely glad I chanced upon this album, and I imagine Shiva's debut will be just as satisfying to fellow fans of female-fronted melodic rock. Saraya fans in particular will get a kick out of this one.