"Brilliant 80s style AOR in the vein of Aldo Nova meets Autograph / White Sister..."
"...songs like I'm a Dreamer, Always be there, Right Before My Eyes" and One Life are examples of how good that 80s AOR rock was and still is. I think this CD will please a lot of people..."
"Overlooked by major labels CRYSTAL, who are based in the area of San Diego did some heavy touring in the States and even Japan from 1983 to 1994. This stuff turned down by Polygram, Atlantic and A&M is a pure AOR-mixture of FM, WHITE SISTER and ALDO NOVA and finally found a home at Song Haus Music. Strong choruses in addition to the remarkable voice of lead vocalist Andy Nossal and the keyboards by Bill Cornish added perfectly in the mix are the foundation for a "Collection" out of three EPs, two of them produced by John and Dino Elefante of KANSAS fame."
"...special thanks to leadsinger Andy Nossal, who has a rough and powerful voice, that sounds a little like Larry Baud of NETWORK and RED DAWN fame. Increased by excellent background vocals, songs like In The Night, I'm A Dreamer (my personal favorite) and One Life will take your hearts by storm..."
"Very striking, not only on I'm A Dreamer, is that awsome piano
playing which the classic AOR bands we all know and love became
famous for. "
"rating: a killer CD "
"AOR HEAVEN has done it again! The German AOR label/mailorder company has released the first ever CRYSTAL CD. This fantastic AOR band released 3 Cassette-LPs between 1985 and 1993. This 'Collection' contains the 8 songs of the last two albums. In the past we did an interview and also published a story on CRYSTAL, so most of you will know this band already. Nevertheless, not many people have actually heard the music of CRYSTAL, so this CD is a nice welcome. CRYSTAL played that typical mid 80s American AOR a la WHITE SISTER, PROPHET, WINTERS REIGN, completely with big choruses and catchy hooklines. The 8 songs on 'Collection' are a must for the fans of pure 80s AOR/Melodic Rock, because songs like "I'm a dreamer", "Always be there", "Right before my eyes" and "One life" are examples of how good that 80s AOR rock was and still is. I think this CD will please a lot of people, especially since the CRYSTAL recordings never made it to Europe until now, so get this CD as soon as possible!"
"Crystal has some very talented musicians. Rick Williams' percussion on all tracks is very tight and steady. Bass work is handled by Andy Nossal, creating powerful bass parts that work well with guitarist Grady McGrew's inventive guitar lines. Nossal is also the group's vocalist. He is very melodic and at times reminds me of a young Steve Perry. Filling out the group's roster is ("Mr.") Bill Cornish. His parts create a good backdrop for the songs without cluttering them. The Elefante Brothers, formerly of Kansas, have laid out for all to hear what a decent rock 'n roll band can do. There are no overbearing guitars, no out-of-the-mix loud drums. The vocals and keyboards blend quite nicely into the songs. Special kudos to the producers for the very good backing vocals."
"Given their druthers, these guys would rather rock and they do so with passion and a surprising amount of instrumental finesse and versatility."
"Crystal relates to their audiences with enthusiasm and a musically and visually stimulating performance."
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