Rating: thumbs up!!
 

In general, I think that it is very sad that currently so many bands are active in the underground only, releasing albums on a self-financed basis. DAVID ALLEN, with "forever and a day", offers a great release which by far is better than 2/3 of these days regular releases - in terms of musician-ship, song-writing, sound and packaging. Musically, ALLEN offers American typed rock music in the typical singer & song-writer tradition which has a similar commercial appeal such as releases by BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN, DON HENLEY and other artists from their genre. The CD here in Germany is available via Target Mailorder. More infos can be found on the highly recommended website at: www.davidallen.tv. 

Finally - a very strong album which deserves your interest! 

Birgitt Schwanke
Rock-It! Magazine
www.rock-it-magazine.de
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Here's a really fine, professional done CD by an independent artist. In fact, David Allen is the living proof to the old saying "you don't have to be mega-famous, to be good". There are just too many musicians out there who frankly needs to be brought up into the light and attention of people. 

Born in the small town of River Falls, Wisconsin, Allen started singing with his father in church at the age of four(4). Not to mention, standing in front of the mirror, singing along to Glen Campbell & Billy Joel records etc. This is really the next episode of his life and Allen continues on the path of his heroes. 

"Forever And A Day" is lovely westcoast music, with similarities to Richard Marx, Toto, Billy Joel, Rick Price, and sometimes even David Foster, and all his projects. It's laid-back rock with quality material from start to finish. I'm really impressed by the production quality too, you can "almost" compare this with a major label release. Don't expect this to rock out with loud drums and heavy metal guitars though. It's very much Adult Contemporary songs that the average metal fan may just find too soft and wimpy. I actually find it quite difficult to name my favorite songs here. There's maybe one or two piano ballads too many here. Otherwise, I don't have many complaints as Allen is a good singer/songwriter. However, you need to be in the 'right mood', to play this disc. It's not your 'party' album really. It's more suitable in your car stereo, while driving in the rain or something. Songs like "Resolution", "Dreams", "Follow Me" (like early Toto), "Again", "Love Can", "One Sure Thing", are all great. You can buy this CD from Allen's site (link below), and I can promise you wont be disappointed (if you're into the above mentioned artists). Highly Recommended!!! 
www.davidallen.tv
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Having last appeared in issue twenty seven of Powerplay, David Allen has just released his second CD "Forever And A Day". The debut was a great example of westcoast style AOR that drew comparisons to Richard Marx. I will state right here that this new CD simply blows away the debut with it's depth of musicianship and superior songs, the debut was good, but this one leaves it in the shade. This time a lot of Toto influences have crept into the mix, just check out "Follow Me" to see what I mean. Those Richard Marx influences are still prevelent throughout and like the debut this is in the main down to the song structures. David has obviously taken his time on this album and it shows as the songs are head and shoulders above anything he has done before. David has done himself proud and in the song "Love Can" he has written a true AOR anthem that the likes of Joseph Williams would kill for. Check him out at www.davidallen.tv
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David Allen's new CD "Forever and a Day" is a collection of soulful heartfelt songs, delivered with passion and conviction. If after listening to "Dreams", you're not humming that song the rest of the day, then something's wrong. This CD is 45:14 of pure pleasure.
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