Review: Zwan - Mary Star Of The Sea

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From the artist fronting this band, you'd expect an angsty mix of metal and alternative pop. From the cover art and name, you'd expect a traditional throwback to semi-psychedelic classic rock, possibly done by Japanese virtuosos. What you actually get is an upbeat, guitar heavy pop-rock album with a cleaner vocal style from the 'anti-hero' of 90's alternative rock. Writing dozens of songs, Zwan only released one album in it's short life, the sweet Mary Star of the Sea.The members of the band (or if you must, supergroup) can handle their instruments well and Billy's songwriting is as strong as...