Name: Evolution
Location: Philippines
Relationship Status: Married
Record Label: Evolution Records
Sounds like...: Metal
Hangout Places: metro manila
Hobbies and Interests: Evolution
are an über-talented quartet that never got a huge break or the success
they so rightfully deserved. It's a lopsided condition that explains
why the lineup for this album dissolved shortly after the world
tour—members felt worn out from grueling roadwork and solo projects
were derailing individual commitment—leaving singer Steve Bateman to
safeguard Evolution's legacy on his own. The state of the band at the
moment is rather precarious, but it's surviving.

Now whether
you're a fan of Ozzy Osbourne (his music that is, not the reality show
about his retarded family) or just love heavy metal with balls, Evolution’s 2007 opus, 'Marcator Project', satisfies your musical
cravings in ways you never imagined. It's Tantric sex, considering how
the songs twist and thrust, where Spanish guitars, groovy hooks, and
furious solos wrap themselves around you to suck your life giving
juices, leaving you numb in the post-coital afterglow. Seductive
perfection crackles inside its 40-minute length that's oddly
represented by Leonardo Da Vinci's bearded mug on the cover. (Where's
the connection?) You want hooks? Driving melodies? Songs that make you
want to jump and scream? Check, check, and double check! To put it
bluntly, 'Marcator Project' is like 'No Rest for the Wicked' (1988)
meets Mr. Big painted over with a lot of heartfelt lyrics—this
comparison explains the appeal of 'I Don't Care', 'Friend', and the
arena anthem 'Born to Rock'.

Having established how potent the
album is, here's a quick overview of the other songs; opener 'Can't Get
Enough' is the adrenalin-fueled barrage that introduces Evolution's
trademark pop-appeal mixed with headbanging fun. The tempo relaxes a
bit for the hard-driving 'Regain Your Crown', the first song on the
album to tell a story. A similar lyrical bent is heard on 'Friend', the
potential hit-single 'Look out, 'On the Run', and 'Angel', which can
only be about falling in love and girls. Concerning girls, 'Marcator
Project' reaches its catchiest best at 'Girls Girls'. Without taking
the raunch level to Motley Crüe lows, Evolution round their repertoire
with a tribute to the opposite sex.

This is a definitive 2007
release that nobody heard about. It just comes to show how unforgiving
the music business can be. But hey, knowing that somewhere out there is
an uncelebrated masterpiece worth adding to your CD collection makes
you thank the heavens for places like Archaic Metallurgy.


Rating: 9½ (out of 10) ratings explained

Reviewed by Miguel Miranda
12/06/2008 20:54


1. Can't Get Enough (04:05)
2. Regain Your Crown (03:03)
3. Look out (03:35)
4. Friend (03:45)
5. Born to Rock (03:30)
6. Old (03:25)
7. Girls Girls (03:30)
8. On the Run (02:50)
9. Angel (03:30)
10. Make It Home (03:30)
11. Don't Care (03:30)


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The Evolution Company 2007



Info on this release

Band Biography
About Me: Evolution band was formed in the Philippines in 1997. to date they have 6 albums out and are working on there 2008 Evolution Festival asian tour. Look for the new band line up in 2009. Evolution will be re-Formed as a new with more exciting shows!
Links: www.myspace.com/evolution2000



Band Members: Steve Bateman- Lead Vocals
Jonathan Rayos- Drums
Michael Lbon- Lead Guitar
Jason Kovacs- Bass Guitar
Fave Artist / Influences: Black Sabbath/Deep Purple/ King Crimson/ Metallica/ Iron Maidon/Motley Crue/ Motorhead/Skid Row/Pink Floyd/The Doors/Quiet Riot/Journey.
Genre: Metal
Music Affiliations: Evolution Records Corp/Filipinometal.com/Odysseylive.net.