Three Minute Madness - Disgraceful

Published November 19 2009

*=Staff's pick	Take Me Away Masterplan* Salvation* Open Eyes Friend Or Foe* Lovers Guide* Graceful Crying Soul Six Feet Under Changes Brother

Genre	Modern Melodic Hard Rock	Fredrik Norman	Vocals
Tracks	11	Henrik Andersson	Guitar
Runningtime	54 Min.	Stefan Vesterberg	Guitar
Label	Mondo Nuevo Records	Peter Åström	Bass
Release	25 September 2009	Gerhard Stenlund	Drums
Country	Sweden	-	Keyboard
Similar artists	Hoobastank, Alter Bridge, Shinedown

Sometimes I hate trying to label music. Swedish Umeå-based rockers Three Minute Madness is one band I have a hard time describing without using words that may scare some potential listeners away.

Ok, it's modern, it's quite heavy and it's melodic. No, there's no rap and there's no aggro vocals. I totally love this album. The guys have found a nice mix of modern melodic rock adding little touches of Guns 'N Roses and even the odd piece that reminds me of later days Europe. The guitar solo in "Open Eyes" definitely has a strong Slash vibe to it. Yes, the album does have classic guitar solos! Here are hints of Foo Fighters, a touch of Creed and a post-grunge touch.

They actually remind me of a Swedish band probably no one remembers, called Downstroke. But, never mind the genres and comparisons, this band definitely stands on its own ten legs, strong and proud. Singer Fredrik Norman is one helluva strong part of the bands sound, but without the catchy, well arranged and strong songs he would be singing for deaf ears. This is definitely a band effort where all the pieces fit perfectly together. Great sound, great songs, well played and sung with conviction and feel.

So, quit reading this and check out their MySpace to listen for yourself.

Performance	Originality	Production	Vocals	Songwriting
8	7	8	8	8

Summary
8 chalices of 10 - Stark