Melodic Hard Rock

Original 1999

Neu / New

Credits:

Mike Walsh - guitars, keyboards, backing vocals
Dave Baldwin - vocals
John OConnell - keyboards, backing vocals
Duey Ribestello - drums, backing vocals
Mike Beres - bass
 
Additional musicians:

David Rosenthal - keyboards
Bill Miller - percussion
Alex Stecyna - Hammond B3
Rich Wardlow, Jason Aquino - horns
Theresa Walsh, Steve DeAcutis, Liz Walsh, Bob OBrien - backing vocals
              
Produced by: Mike Walsh
Engineered by: Steve DeAcutis at Sound Spa recording, Edison, NJ
Mixed by: Delwyn Brooks at Premier Studios, Vancouver, BC
Mastered by: Craig Wadell

Tracks:

1.  Fair Warning
2.  Believer
3.  You Were Mine
4.  100 Midnights
5.  Hard To Say No
6.  Just Walk Away
7.  Cry For Freedom
8.  Destiny
9.  Say Your Prayers
10. Hurt Sometimes
11. I Dont Need Love

Departure is the brainchild of Mike Walsh and the self titled debut album has established the band as leaders in their field. Miek is a multi-instrumentalist and has a vast experience of the music industry. He has worked on numerous projects including Englands Mark Thompson-Smith (PRAYING MANTIS) and with Dean Fasano for the MESSAGE album Fine Line.

Dean has also co-written some of the songs on this record. In the past few years Mike has also worked with members of BON JOVI as well as having produced, scored, written and arranged several New Jersey bands. Based on the success of the debut, Mike has since written songs for the new Departure record, these have been recorded in New Jersey and bring a new dimension to the band. The hugely talented Dave Baldwin, who has previously fronted such bans as VOX, VOICES, and TRADIA, has replaced Ken Michaels, the original vocalist. Dave also has a solo album time which is a superb piece of work and this has helpedtowqards his recognition as a much-respected songwriter and vocalist. Also in the new line-up is drummer Duey Ribestello (JOE LYNN TURNER) and Mike Beres on bass. Once again Dave Rosenthal (RED DAWN) has made a guest appearance on keyboards. This album has all of the best elements of the first record but has a much fuller sound which brings to mind Kansas, Journey, and Styx.