Music Connection “Demo Critiques”  – July 16, 2007 – July 29, 2007 Slow Burning Car is a vehicle for prog-ish pop-rock and exceptional musicianship. “I Saw The Mountain” deploys a phased vocal that delivers fantasy-based lyrics over a catchy hook; the song could be better if it were shortened. “Formula I” has crafty guitar riffs and a good drum sound. The tune “Slow Burning Car” is an apocalyptic excursion with remarkable dynamics and nimble transitions that echo classic UFO/Michael Schenker. This high-concept Car is street-ready and will appeal to classic rockers.

Slow Burning Car encompasses the entire scope of rock – from indie to alternative, country to metal – and as a result has been called the “future of rock.” With Blowback, it’s still too early to predicate whether or not this claim is true, but it is safe to say that the listener is sure to be intrigued and mesmerized by each of these 12 songs. “King Con,” the first track on the album, is reminiscent of old punk songs. Danceable and enjoyable, one can’t help but tap a foot along as Troy Spiropoulos sings, “Don’t you wanna get it / I know you wanna get it / I bet you wanna get it / You know you’ll never get...