NEW rock for those middle age (over 40) rockers

14 MP3 Songs
ROCK: Classic Rock, POP: British Pop



Details:
The Dividers: "Life's Balcony"
This is NOT your kids Rock & Roll Band

Finally, finally, finally! Someone is speaking to me! Yes, Iâm from the classic rock generation, and I have to admit, the kids today don't know a good tune.

Here's what I need: I need NEW tunes from MY eraâs sound.I need a messages for my age group. I need those classic texures. I miss having the thrill of the era gone by. BUT I need something I can relate to.......and this is it, the 3rd and newest CD from The Dividers, âLifeâs Balcony,â answers my every middle age desires.

The album's eclectic blend from this over-40 band speaks right to those of us who knew what good rock music was (at a time when it mattered). After one listen, I ask: Who needs today's kids?"

Steve Valvano and Robert Moore, the groups writers, take up the challenge of weaving everyday mid-life experiences of love, hope, parenthood, and passing time into 14 upbeat/catchy tunes (just like they use to!).

How many of âtodayâsâ(young)rock bands would actually write with the honesty(or insight)of a father giving his son advise on life as witnessed in âI See A Lot of Meâ? The albumâs title track is about the inevitable pause that all couples take as they contemplate their path, both past and present. The songâs joy jumps out while the couple takes a look from top of âLifeâs Balcony,â while having the bravery to dive into the unknown future of old age's "manifest destiny".

This New Jersey based band sports a chugging rhythm section made of keyboardist Eric Parker and bassist Chris Evens (the band should be tight after 20+ years together!)The group is not shying away from the latest keyboard and guitar sounds, but keeps the music very accessible, possitive and upbeat for those in the middle of life.

As this CD was partially recorded in England, âBagshot Hopeâ rightly describes Valvanoâs experiences while living in the London area during the start-up years of the Iraq war. His life-long love for UK culture shines throughout this effort, as British-style rock counter melodies and scat vocals are deep and prominent.

Moore shows his veratile vocal abilities in both rocker and ballet formats, but brings down the gospel house with the albums closer, âTwo Feetâ. With subtle piano, violin and cello accompaniment, the track stresses individualism rather than simply following the mantra of civil organizations and political correction.

But for my money, the haunting âNot Limitedâ is the albumâs artistic peak. The tune takes-on various rhythms, crescendos and Zep-like high vocals poured into a message that affirms that no one is limited to having perfection as the only goal in life.

Having excellence over perfection is just what the Dividers have done with âLifeâs Balconyâ. A grand notion, and a grand music effort, for all ages to consider. Forget the kids. As their song says, "They Don't Write Them Like They Use To!"

Bill Budney for
Independent CD and New Song Magazine


The Dividers Are:
Robert C. Moore IV - Vocals, Guitars, Mandolin, Bass
Steve Valvano- Drums, Drum Machines, Keyboards, Production
Eric Parker- Piano, Keyboards
Chris Evans- Bass, Backing Vocals