Looking at the abbreviation above, you can guess that this Push is a British band, but the most adequate qualification will be regarded this group as British-American. Push’s vocalist - David Saylor comes from the USA, that’s why it’s advisable to be formally correct. His vocal parts can also be heard on other UK melodic rock bands like Atlantic's „Power“ (1994) and Siam’s „Language of Menace“ (1994). The remaining instrumentals come from the United Kingdom: Brett Hammond (guitars, keyboards; Orion, Big Mouth, Presidents of the USA, Tracey Bonham), Paul Pryor (bass guitar; Orion, Road Kings, Ruby Turner) and Rob Hewins (drums; Sidewinder, Tony Mills, Siam, Martin Turner’s Wishbone Ash).Push UK had recorded 12 AOR songs by 1987 and, unfortunately, disbanded in 1990. But, fortunately, we got their very first officially released album „Strange World“ after 20 years of silence! It contains 13 tracks of whom most were previously registered in the 80s and now re-recorded for our pleasure. There’s no point in describing all tunes apart, since we deal with an AOR gem! I can’t count all these fantastic melodies, amazing lead and backing vocals, dynamic and bright choruses. There is so much energy, vitality and power that I am lost for words listening to the material. Obviously, I have to mention two songs that are considered the greatest Push UK’s hits by AOR fans. The first one is „Red Light“ performed in new arrangement with gentle keyboard sound and eerie backing singers’ parts (which originally were sang by David Saylor). The latter blockbuster is „Miracle of Love“ that includes all required elements to be named a radio hit! It is esssential to state that it is a track of high artistic value (great composition, perfect performance, balanced vocal and instrumental parts, memorable guitar solo and richly keyboard-decorated). Actually, all tunes on „Strange World“ are indisputable hits regardless of their tempo or kind. Most are mid-up-to-face-paced tracks, however all ballads keep up with the top-notch level of the whole debut. An example can be two slow songs - „Voices Callin’“ (wondrous and refreshing AOR ballad) as well as the Spanish bonus „Secret Lover“ (also sang in English). It is not strange that David Saylor decided to make use of Spanish in his singing, since he pursued a solo career in some Spanish-speaking countries and cooperated with such big names in pop music like Enrique Iglesias and Ricky Martin. The Spanish version of „Secret Lover“ is very emotional and solidly performed thanks to his nooble vocal manner. This love song will surely tickle all AOR fans’ pink!
It is really strange that Push UK have never reached a commercial succes they really deserved?! They were negotiating with some majors in the 80s, but have never signed a deal. They were not as lucky as their compatriots from FM or labels’ executives were hard of hearing then. Artistically, both bands have always been on the same top level and played similar kind of AOR music. But the fact is that FM were the elect of a major label. Our world is really strange, the more so because Push UK is one of the greatest AOR bands in the history of this format. My mark is the perfect ten! Obviously, 10 out of 10!
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