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Samenwerking tussen Tommy Denander en Fergie Frederiksen.
Geweldige rocksongs met de nodige AOR songs.

Frederiksen/Denander"s "Baptism by Fire" leaves the listener with nothing new. This has all been heard before, BUT the musicianship and the way the songs are composed are so expertly done, you can tell that these men are absolute masters of their craft. Denander"s songwriting borrows from dozens of bands that came before and even so he manages to whip those influences into instantly likeable and addictive tracks. Songs that somehow keep their own identity and the recognizable stamp of Denander intact. Regretfully there are no true ballads, the tempo is kept running on AOR adrenaline, and there are a few songs that could have been cut and never been truly missed. 

No boundaries are pushed, no ballads are presented, but its a whipping journey through twelve uptempo tracks, with few moments of boredom. So these small issues can be forgiven. Big choruses, inviting verses and harmonies, and unexpectedly thick guitars keep the interest ticking high. For anyone that has ever loved AOR, including Denander"s extensive work or the voice of Fergie Frederiksen, this is a disc that will win you over in a heartbeat. Its low on originality but huge on style and even substance. Immediately desirable and eternally catchy, this makes for a great listen over and again.