Illusion - "Sleight of Hand" Review

Artist/ Band: Illusion
Title: Sleight of Hand
Label: Legacy Media Group
Year of Release: 2005
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The Review:

Illusion is a four piece, hard rock group hailing from Detroit. Their sound on their latest release, Sleight Of Hand is a straight ahead rock that’s firmly rooted in the late 70's/ early 80's hard rock camp. They go for the type of hard rock that was pure and gimmick less as well as ones that needed to be a fashion show on stage. While the music isn’t entirely original, it is refreshing in today’s directionless nu-metal scene.

The music is very infectious and you might find yourself thrusting your fist in the air, or some air-guitar moves. Guessing from how the music sounds on the CD, one can only imagine how they are live. In fact, I’m sure they’re a very big crowd pleaser wherever they take the stage. Sleight Of Hand is recommended to fans of afore mentioned Hard Rock scene.

Reviewed by Ron Fuchs on July 19th, 2005

Tracks:

1. Honor Amoung Thieves

2. Silent Valor

3. Insomnia

4. The Lake

5. Burning Bridges (Full Circle - Chapter IV)

6. Caravan To Midnight

7. Damnesia

8. Will O The Wisp

9. Down Here

10. Broken

11. Kayleen

12. The Hidden

13. Dead Scientist

Reviewed Discography

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