Saliva - Blood Stained Love Story Review

Every once in a while, a band releases a CD that is great from beginning to end. Saliva did that with "Blood Stained Love Story".

I am not one of these people who expect a band to have a similar sound throughout their careers, to me that shows no artistic venture. So, when any band releases a new CD, I enjoy it for the fact that it is a new production. Whatever it is that they (Saliva) have done in the past will be enjoyed as the separate works of art they have produced for my listening pleasure.

"Blood Stained Love Story" is a balance between the heavy, groove-oriented songs such as 'Ladies & Gentleman,' "King of the Stereo,' and 'Black Sheep' to the more Nickelback'ish, 'Broken Sunday' 'Never Gonna Change,' or 'Going Under.' I personally like a mix between the heavy and the melodic as it shows the range and diversity of the band.

Positives: strong lyrics, healthy balance between heavy and light songs, good production, and GUITAR SOLOS!!! While not sounding dated, they do pay homage to the hair bands of the 80's in their shredding.

Negative: Track #7, 'Twister.' This song sounds like it doesn't really belong here. Overall a solid effort worth checking out.