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If you said to me the word ‘Moonstone’, I would instantly think of the classic 1980’s computer game of the same name. However, this is 2006 and ‘Moonstone’ is the name of the new project created by talented Italian guitarist Matt Filippini, the first work of which is about to see the light of day on debut album ‘Time to Take a Stand’. The album features a wealth of rock heroes including Ian Paice and Glenn Hughes of DEEP PURPLE fame amongst many others.The music is bluesy classic hard rock with more grooves than a McCoys crisp. Filippini’s song writing is high calibre and listening to the album, it’s easy to see how his talents attracted so many stars to make a contribution.
It’s always hard to pick out highlights on albums like this, but the Steve Walsh (KANSAS) fronted ‘City of Lies’ particularly impresses with it’s classy chorus, whereas the high paced DEEP PURPLE style rocker ‘Not Dead Yet’ features an fine vocal effort from Graham Bonnett (ex RAINBOW).
Although there’s only 9 tracks in total, there is room for a cover, and the version of FREE’s ‘Fire and Water’ is an enjoyable one, performed by Fillipini and his core band of Italian colleagues, who provide a solid backbone to the record.
Overall, ‘Time to Take a Stand’ is a highly impressive release, and for fans of any of the guest performers on show, this will certainly be a worthwhile purchase to hear your star in action. However, first and foremost, this is a wonderful showcase for the first class talents of Matt Filippini, and on this evidence you can expect to hear a lot more of his name in the future.
Rating 3.7/5.0
James Allman
Release Date : June 12th 2006
Visit : www.moonstone.it
Time to Make a Stand features Ian Paice (Deep Purple, Whitesnake, Gary Moore, Paul Mc Cartney….) , Eric Bloom (Blue Oyster Cult), Steve Walsh (Kansas), Glenn Hughes (Trapeze, Deep Purple, Black Sabbath, HTP..), Graham Bonnet (Rainbow, Impellitteri, Alcatrazz, Michael Shenker Group), Kelly Keeling (Michael Shenker Group, John Norum, Dokken, Stuarth Smith, Erik Norlander, George Lynch, Carmine Appice & many others), James Christian (House Of Lords) and Tony Franklin (Firm, Whitesnake, Blue Murder & a million others!), Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge, Blue Murder, King Cobra, Rod Stewart….everyone!), Paul Shortino (Rough Cutt, Quiet Riot, The Cutt).
sven said on Monday, June 12, 2006, 12:13
looks interesting – i’ve never heard of this filippini bloke!