Cinder Road

Superhuman

Mike Ruocco – vocals

Chris Shucosky – Guitar

Pat Patrick – Guitar

Nat Doegen – Bass

Mac Calvaresi- Drums

            Cinder Road, formerly “Plunge,” quit jumping in water and started driving down the road which could lead to something big. The Maryland band which has an easy going sound to them, has release their debut album, under this name, “Superhuman.” The album hit stores back in June of 2007 right around the time they hit the road with Idol contestant Daughtry. The album has great potential and can stand with may others. The album is super catchy and it is hard not to enjoy their offering to listeners. The album begins with that catchiness with “I’m So Sorry.” The track begins with some nice guitar work, but quickly switches focus onto the vocals and lyrics. The riff can still be heard throughout the song. “Back Home to you,” is a soft song with an incredible set of lyrics. This song will melt you soul into a giant puddle. “Should’ve Known Better” is a good song and one of my favorite off the album, although it opens with a series of music that seems familiar. The middle track, “Get In Get Out,” is the song that turned me on to Cinder Road, the meaty middle to a great debut album. The title track on the album “Superhuman” is an okay song. The vocals stand out the most to me, with a great mix of music and backing vocals. Overall this is a solid debut from this newly named band. Cinder Road displays a great mix of sound and lyrics. “Superhuman” should give Cinder Road more big tours, radio air play, and a bigger fan base.

Rating:  8 out of 10

My favorite tracks:

Back Home to You, Should’ve Known Better, Get In Get Out

Track List:

1.      I’m So Sorry

2.      Bad Excuse

3.      Back Home to You

4.      Should’ve Known Better

5.      Get In Get Out

6.      Learning to Love

7.      Feels So Good to Me

8.      Superhuman

9.      One

10.  Drift Away

11.  Don’t Be Scared

Website (s): www.cinderroadmusic.com