Considering they have never had a “hit”, it’s interesting that Liberty N Justice has put together their second “Best Of…” package. However, don’t let the fact that current radio stations are ignorant of quality melodic hard rock make you think there is no reason to pick up this excellent collection because that would be a big mistake, especially for people just now getting into the band.
As most people know, LnJ has long been known as an “all-star project” more than as a band. This has been both a blessing and a curse, as it has allowed Justin Murr to get his message and his music out to people, but it has also led some people to question the validity of the project. Foolish, I know, but those are the facts. However, people who pick up this latest package will find themselves treated to the first four tracks to feature Liberty N Justice, The Band, as the four new songs here all feature founding member Justin Murr on bass, David Cagle on vocals, JK Northrup on guitars and drum programming, and Eric Ragno on keyboards on tracks 2 and 3. (LnJ drummer Michael Feighan will appear on the band’s first full-length project next year).
For people already familiar with the “all-star” releases, the real treat of this collection is the first four tracks on the disc. Things kick off with the mid-tempo, acoustic-based “No Honor Among Thieves”, which really showcases the slightly smoky vocals of Cagle and a scorching, if short, guitar solo from the massively underrated musical talent, JK Northrup. Its a bit of an oddity to start off an album in acoustic fashion like this, but as an introduction to the band, this is a nice start as no one member is overpowered by the others.
**New recordings featuring Liberty N Justice band members Justin Murr, David Cagle, and JK Northrup, with Eric Ragno on Tracks 2 and 3
01. No Honor Among Thieves **
02. Grace And Gravity **
03. Memphis **
04. Lost And Found **
05. Show Me The Way (Oni Logan)
06. Fade (Jamie Rowe)
07. Do What You Believe (CJ Snare, Bill Leverty)
08. Man vs. Mother Nature (Ted Poley, Vic Rivera)
09. Wrestling With God (Pete Loran, Steve Brown, Ron “Bumblefoot” Thal)
10. Best Time We Never Had (Chris Jericho, Phil Collen)
11. Throwing Stones (Donnie Vie and JK Northrup)
12. Chasing A Cure (Benny Mardones, John Pine, Bill Leverty)
13. Stretch Armstrong (Louie St. August, JK Northrup, Keri Kelli)
14. Stayin’ Alive (Kip Winger)
15. The Greatest (David Cagle, Mark Allen Lanoue, Brad Stetler)
16. Cupid’s Gonna Bleed (Gunnar Nelson, Steve Brown)
17. Under Construction (Eric Dover, Mark Kendall, Ian Keith Hafner, Eric Rango)
18. Cut Me Mick (Ron Keel, Michael Philips)
19. Sin (Jani Lane, Bill Leverty, Keri Kelli)
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