The Swedes are known for having an impressive number of melodic hard-rock formations (among others, 'Art Nation', 'Eclipse' and 'Palace') and it was only with their last album which is the fifth that I discovered 'Bad Radiator', titled, quite simply, 'Bad Radiator V'. They offer us 10 varied and especially melodic compositions, accessible on the first listen, starting with 'Long Away From Home' which sets the tone with a catchy first melody which gives an irresistible urge to move, followed by 'Heart Attack' and 'Coming Home' which continue in the same style, as like 'Kake' and its addictive chorus. The second part of the album contains quieter tracks with the two mid-tempos 'Rock n Roll' and 'King of the Lonely' and the ballad 'Falling Leaves' which allow to vary the moods and 'I Can't Take It Anymore' reminds me of the 'Sorrow' atmosphere from the 'Floyds' in a slightly lighter style.
In short, without revolutionizing melodic hard-rock, the Swedes of ‘Bad Radiator’ offers us an album filled with accessible compositions to be consumed without moderation which destines this number five to a large audience...
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