Put 4 musicians who have deserved their tracks in the hard rock music together and you will get a powerful band. That must have been the thoughts of Jeff Pilson (bass player in Dokken, Dio, MSG), Vinny Appice (drums in Dio and Black Sabbath), Carl Sentence (vocals in Krokus and in several other bands) and Carlos Cavazo (guitar player of Quiet Riot) when they formed “The Power Project”. Each of the musicians has played in bands for over 25 years, maybe that will explain the title of the album: Dinosaurs. One thing is for sure: the band still knows how to make great hard rock music, the enthusiasm of the members is clearly audible. The songs are based on the 80th hard rock but the sound is great.

For the “older” readers (yes I know, I’m also one of them) this album really is a recognition of the good old hard rock stuff like Quiet Riot and Krokus but with a lot more bass power.

There is one little remark; in the up-tempo songs Carl is singing like he presses out the words, it is not my favourite style but fortunately on most songs he is singing great. Carlos Cavazo is doing a great job; he has a recognisable way of playing guitar which I like very much. The foundations of the songs are laid dow nby the rhythm-team consisting out of Vinny and Jeff, hearing these men playing their instruments is still a pleasure.

Favourite tracks are “Boats of Despair”, “She Went Away” (great power ballad) and “Shadows”. I really think that Power Project has made an album that can compete with many of today’s bands. These dinosaurs aren’t beaten at all that’s for sure; listen and convince yourself.