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Albums | Issa - Another World



De Noorse melodieuze rocksensatie Issa verstevigt haar plaats in het rockwereldje opnieuw met deze achtste schijf. Frontvrouw Issa, die als Isabell Øversveen ter wereld kwam, kennen we van haar weelderige maar krachtige vocalen. Haar troef van meeslepende melodieën speelt ze ook deze keer uit. De schijf opent met ‘Armed & Dangerous’ dat meteen stevig uitpakt. Het catchy nummer is met de stevige cadans, poppy vocalen en gedoseerd fretwerk representatief voor wat het album brengt.


Haar timbre doet me soms denken aan Anette Olzon, al tappen de dames uit een ander muzikaal vaatje. Issa’s man James Martin en zijn broer Tom, voormalige leden van de Britse melodieuze rockers Vega, waren betrokken bij het schrijfproces, waardoor de nummers hun melodieën als DNA meekregen. Trouw aan haar roots brengt deze rockkoningin elf energieke brokken muzikaliteit, waarmee ze duidelijk mikt op fans van melodieuze rock en AOR.


Release datum: 07/06/2024



















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AOR sensation Issa proudly announces the upcoming release of her latest album, 'Another World'. This highly anticipated record marks the next exciting chapter in ISSA's musical voyage. Kicking off the journey is the release of the first single Armed & Dangerous. Issa describes the song as “a sexy hard rocker with a great melody and atmosphere. It's a great introduction the new album, I really hope the fans like it.”


She consistently delivers music that strikes a chord with fans of melodic rock and AOR. In discussing her latest musical endeavour, Issa commented: “The new album is my favourite yet, everything was recorded and written in house by Tom and James Martin. We went for a straight up 80s inspired AOR album with a few hard rockers in for good measure, think prime Bon Jovi, Richard Marx and Heart, with even a bit of synthwave in the production. Tom and James really capture the spirit of the 80s and prime melodic Rock. We were lucky to have some great guest musicians get involved, Melvin Brannon Jr, Dennis Butabi Borg, Pete Newdeck, josh Tabbie Williams Leon Winteringham, Phil o' Dea, and Robert Sall to name just a few amazing players.” Once again, the new album showcases ISSA's versatility and artistic growth.


Renowned for her powerhouse vocals, soaring melodies, and infectious hooks, ISSA remains steadfast in her commitment to delivering melodic rock brilliance. With each release, ISSA's musical evolution continues to captivate audiences, with "Another World" promising to be yet another jewel in her illustrious career.





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