Out of Confusion
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Record Label: Sellaband
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ConFused5 is a perfect example of the twenty year cycle in Pop music. First formed in 1981, the band, then known as Frust, reunited in 2003 as Confused5 to record their debut album Out Of Confusion as the 16th band to raise $50,000 on the internet label Sellaband.com.
Ever true to their vintage roots, the guitar-driven Austrian rock quintet turns back the hands of time on “Because Of You” and the anthemic “Puppet Of The World”. Keyboardist Herbert Hopfgartner and Bassist Kurt Breidler deliver classic vocal performances while guitarists Markus Melms and
Alexander Kranabetter prove that nothing compares to the real thing. Their harmonic guitars in “Out Of Confusion” and “Deep Under” are searing and full of attitude. Kranabetter’s crunchy Les Paul rhythm tracks and Melms’ singing solos are driven to full throttle by exciting veteran drummer,
Beda Bachmayer.
Produced by Pete Strobl, Out Of Confusion was recorded at Sonic Flow Studio in Salzburg, mixed by Ron Hitchcock and Strobl in Los Angeles and mastered at Bernie Becker Mastering. From the deep and nasty groove of the title cut, and the funky “Why Me”, to the jazzy blues of “New
Orleans Minor”, ConFused5’s Out Of Confusion is catchy yet musically complex, mature but full of youthful exuberance, and in the best rock tradition, best when enjoyed at a
healthy volume.
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A Timeless Guitar-Driven Blues-Rock Album.
author: Chris & the RadioIndy.com Review Team
“Out of ConFusion” is a timeless, guitar-driven blues-rock album with clear '70s rock influence from Austrian quintet ConFused 5. One thing is for certain: there is no confusion in ConFused 5's musical capabilities. First formed in 1981 under the name Frust, the members of ConFused 5 have made their rounds in the musical world and deliver as professionals would on each track of this album. The '70s influenced arrangements are accompanied by great vocal performances and outstanding harmonic group vocals on many of the choruses, resulting in an overall sound reminiscent of Deep Purple. The songs are enjoyably distortion heavy, with catchy choruses and a great timeless quality. “Out of ConFusion” is also well-produced and meant to be played loudly. “Because of You” is a bluesy number with great guitar solos and the catchy chorus, “All the things we do/We do because of you.” “Why Me” incorporates the saxophone and organ into the melodic arrangement. It also features great storytelling lyrics about the redundancy of life and the lyricists incredulousness towards it. “No One” is a reggae rock track reminiscent of The Clash and The Police with more great group vocals. Ironically, ConFused 5 appears to be certain in their talent and musical abilities and deliver on each and every track of “Out of ConFusion.” Fans of blues-rock, with a '70s influence, you're going to want to check this one out.
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