The Project - "Best days" [Self Released]

The debut album from The Project is the brainchild of Cali-rock scene’s own James Davis who originally made waves in the 00s with his previous band Shameless as lead guitarist. The band won Best Hard Rock Band at the Southern California Music Awards in 2006, Best Hard Rock Band Rock City News in 2005 and 2006, and Best Metal Band at the Inland Empire Music awards in 2006.

Though Shameless built up a devout international following, James Davis is now breaking out into a sound as influenced by the best of pop as it is of metal with his supergroup The Project. The Project will be announcing incredible surprise members in the months to come but at present are able to boast Shameless’s power vocalist Jeff Plant and quote Pump5 drummer Andre Bonter as saying, “When I see a friend with THAT much talent, and doing nothing with it, it hurts my rock and roll soul, so I put my super drummer cape on to save the day!”.

Body and sound depth that blend perfectly with a good dose of fluidity and an intense sound impact are the main details that make listening pleasant. The guitars mix well with a voice that roughens the atmosphere thus enhancing the listening. It is not the usual trivial proposal, not even obvious, although the genre is now full of more or less valid proposals (and we can certainly put this among the valid ones).

“Best days” amazes positively for simplicity and naturalness managing to involve and drag the listener towards dimensions made of intense and positive vibrations.