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  • Artist(s): Bella Novela
  • Summary: The first full-length album from the Los Angeles / Long Beach-based power trio Jackie Laws on vocals/keyboards, Jannea McClure on drums, and Jacob Heath on guitar and bass.
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  1. Jul 31, 2020
    10
    I love the Latin feel to this album - had a chance to see this group live in Costa Mesa back in '12 - they blew the headliners off the stage.I love the Latin feel to this album - had a chance to see this group live in Costa Mesa back in '12 - they blew the headliners off the stage. (Some crazy Swede...) The title track is so freakin' good. Expand
  2. Feb 23, 2016
    10
    These songs are so damned good, it really hurts. I've had the album in my rotation for the last month, and I can't get enough. BattlelinesThese songs are so damned good, it really hurts. I've had the album in my rotation for the last month, and I can't get enough. Battlelines is just that classic rock anthem. They finish their shows with it, and for good reason. This is a crazy talented trio, and you simply have to see them at one of their Southern California or Vegas gigs. Expand
  3. Mar 17, 2017
    10
    Easily one of the best debut rock albums of the 21st century. It's just such a punch in the gut to the modern music industry which is nothingEasily one of the best debut rock albums of the 21st century. It's just such a punch in the gut to the modern music industry which is nothing but corporate fluff. See this band live - hear them end their show with "Battlelines" - you'll never be the same. Expand
  4. Apr 2, 2019
    10
    One of the all-time great debut albums. I didn't think they made rock records like this anymore. Battlelines, in particular, is aOne of the all-time great debut albums. I didn't think they made rock records like this anymore. Battlelines, in particular, is a blow-out-the-speakers, kick the doors down rim-rattler that is the straw that stirs this album's drink. Expand
  5. Nov 3, 2014
    10
    I was floored when I put battlelines into the CD player in my car one night about 3 years ago. We have been in such a rock drought since theI was floored when I put battlelines into the CD player in my car one night about 3 years ago. We have been in such a rock drought since the early 90s that it is refreshing to hear such a great guitar sound, such passionate drums, and an amazing, dynamic lead singer. My favorite tracks on the album are "Bury Me Deep" and "Truth of the Matter" both of which really weave the three components of the band together beautifully. Expand