Madam Adam (self-titled)

Awesome debut from these newcomers. With the right marketing push, these guys could become a household name.It's funny how a name could literally make or break a band.  Once known as Red Handed, this quartet from South Carolina changed their name, tweeked the sound and became Madam Adam.  To be honest, when I heard the name, I initially thought I was listening to a bunch of trannies, but to my relief it was just a really cool alt rock band.  No, seriously these guys rock.  It has been awhile since I have heard a band that has kicked my ass from the first tune on the CD all the way to the end. This band is the real deal and their somewhat catchy/odd name may get them where they want to be a little quicker, by people saying "WHAT?!"

Madam Adam don't really bring anything new to the table, but what they do is write great songs.  As I said previously, this is a modern hard rock band with balls with songs that are melodic and catchy.  This band must have been influenced by some of the bands in the 80s because they clearly pay homage to them by beginning the CD with the instant sleaze classic, Sex Ain't Love.  It is a mid-tempo rocker that oozes melody topped off with a killer chorus. The great thing about this album is that it brings back that killer 80s pure hard rock sound, but mixed with a modern edge.  Think The Cars and Loverboy mixed with Papa Roach and Saving Able.  Sounds kooky, but trust me this band rocks.  With songs that you can sing along with and that stay in your head, this is a solid release from start to finish.

Bottom Line:  A solid release from some new kids on the block.  Great hook driven rock songs with a slight modern edge.  With the proper push, these guys could become a houshold name.

Standout Tracks: Fall From Grace, Sex Ain't Love, Time of Wounds and Art of Lying

- Ragman has a found a new group and he likes it!