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Canadese rockband met de zangeres Devay.
Goeie songs maar wel wat slappe produktie vind ik persoonlijk.


The CD Break Down The Walls, by Montreal-based singer DEVAY, is an overlooked masterpiece of Canadian rock. Originally recorded in 1992, and issued on the Polaris label, this CD is a superb collection of 1980s-style metal songs, comparable to PAT BENATAR, LITA FORD, or LEE AARON. Unfortunately, this album never achieved the worldwide recognition that it deserved. For the album, vocalist DEVAY  she goes by her last name only  teamed up with Tony Green, a well-known producer of rock and dance music in Montreal. The songs were written jointly by DEVAY herself, lead guitarist Barry Hughes and keyboardist Anton Maze. She also had the help of some of Montreal?s best session musicians recording the CD. The result: world class metal that was almost completely overlooked. Of the eleven tracks on this CD, the opener, Rock And A Hard Place, starts up with a MOTLEY CRÜE-type guitar riff and segues into a powerful hard rock song. The second, Heart Like A Gun, is actually an original composition, not a cover of a FIONA FLANAGAN piece. The third, Whatever It Takes, has the same flavor as PATTI SMITH"s Because The Night. The remainder are a combination of melodic metal with an occasional power ballad. The instrumental work is excellent, with tight, concise guitar solos, catchy hooks, and anthemic choruses. The lyrics are articulate, and socially conscious. DEVAY?s voice has a unique ability to convey emotion. This CD was one of the best metal releases to come out of Canada.