PARALANDRA are one of those bands that any rock fan can appreciate. They’ve got enough of a modern sound to fit into today’s scene, but their obvious love of 80’s and Classic Rock shines through as well. They’re in the mold of Halestorm, except from what I’ve heard, Cassandra Carson has a more dynamic voice than Lizzy Hale (yeah, I said it). Carson has more power and passion for sure, and I found “The Body Electric” to be musically stronger than most of the modern rock I’ve heard too.
So why havn’t they broken out big yet? Who knows, perhaps being from Springfield, Missouri has hampered their exposure to some degree, maybe they don’t want to play all the games of the major labels. I do know this, they’ve proven you don’t need a major label to put out solid music.
Guitarist Paul Carson is a force as well, great tones, killer solos and an overall powerful presence. The band as a whole plays as one unit, super tight and I have no doubt they crush it live too. The songwriting and construction of songs is perfect for radio, they don’t mess around and get to the big hooks and keep you listening.
The first single “Look At Me Now” is a powerhouse track. It’s not ground-breaking original, but that’s what I appreciate about them, they rock hard and do it very well, they’re not reinventing the wheel, just keeping it on the road.
Even though I’m not a ballad guy, I can recognize a good one and “Love Of My Life” is just a gorgeous production. The problem is there’s nowhere to put it on radio right now as it’s too much of a Classic Rock throwback, which is a terrible shame. Thankfully people can still discover this online and hopefully at their shows.
There’s plenty of great tunes here, in fact the last cut “Resurrexit” is as strong as anything else on the album. “Savannah” is perhaps the most unique track that serves as a ballad of sorts, but it’s very powerful and heavy too.
“The Body Electric” is just a GREAT Rock album on any level, I would consider it a great bridge between the past and present. Hopefully they can reach the heights they deserve, this is an amazing band on all levels.
Paralandra Bands Biography
Since their 2013 inception, Paralandra hit the ground running with their 2014 release “Rise Up” launched the band into the forefront of the music scene attracting the attention of indie label Legend Recordings. Under the umbrella of Legend the band put out multiple singles including “All Fall Down” and ” Ascension”. Their stand along single ” Love Will Win” spawned legions of new fans and has become an anthem for them all. Entrusting world renowned producer Elvis Baskette with their last album ” Street Magic” the singles “Despicable” and “For The Record” were seen racing up the billboard chart. While both singles saw tremendous streaming numbers, it`s still “Love Will Win” that has surpassed them with over a million views and streams, with no end in sight!
Paralandra has been privileged to be invited to and performed at numerous festivals, including Rocklahoma, Dirtfest, Rock fest, NAMM, SXSW and The KISS Kruise. Nationally the band have performed with Yngwie Malmsteen, Tantric, Saliva, Alter Bridge, Lynch Mob, Disturbed and Breaking Benjamin to name a few. Paralandra have asserted themselves as a top contender in the music industry of today.
Paralandra has since toured the country on multiple headline runs, and are constantly supporting iconic bands such as Warrant, Lita Ford, Firehouse, Last In Line and countless others with no end in sight. They re-entered the studio with Elvis Baskette in 2023 to start recording their 2nd album which is due for release on the 4th April 2024. They plan to make this album as big if not bigger than the previous album, as they continue to write, record, tour and work tirelessly to build their brand. In an effort to change the direction of rock music as a force of good in the world.
Paralandra are know for their high energy while on stage. They have created an intentional and orchestrated show for all fans and viewers to enjoy, not only to listen to but to watch as well. Each songs transition, key tempo, audience interaction is carefully thought out and designed to create an entertaining experience that they hope will never be forgotten.
