The Mars Patrol -reviews

1. Are You With Me? *
2. Turn It Around
3. The Kiss Goodnight *
4. Crying Your Heart Out
5. I Still Want You *
6. Can I Have You?
7. One Man's Greed

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FFRUK.com (England, UK)
An amazing transformation has happened with the Mars Patrol. They´ve got from an acoustic duo to an electric four piece. They were great as an acoustic band but going electric will be the making of this band. I can really see this band being signed in the not too distant future. This mini album has some great songs on it including the opening number ´Are You With Me?´. Just listen to the other numbers such as ´The Kiss Goodnight´, ´Can I Have You?´ and ´Crying Your Heart Out´. Going electric has certainly added something to Davina Divine´s voice - her voice is certainly pleasant to listen to and she delivers her words with so much passion. Ross Nelson, Stephen Parker and Stuart Spence certainly compliment Davina´s voice. This Pop/Rock outfit have been the best thing I´ve heard in a long time coming out of Scotland. Maybe these are the new Cranberries? Only time will tell! 10/10



OCEAN VIEW PRESS.com (Boston, MA)
The Mars Patrol are from Edinburgh, Scotland. The Mars Patrol are a female fronted rock band. The Mars Patrol have just released their new CD and The Mars Patrol have hit a home run with it. Clocking in at 21 minutes and 34 seconds, this 7-song e.p. kicks into high gear from the beginning. With their can't-miss formula of smooth as ice production and Davina Divine's sexy singing style, it's easy to see why this Scottish quartet has a rather impressive following, not just in their homeland, but worldwide. Along with Davina Divine, the band is rounded out by guitarist Ross Nelson (drums on the e.p.), bassist Stephen Parker and drummer Stuart Spence.

"Are You With Me" opens up with the title track followed by Turn It Around andThe Kiss Goodnight. The album slows down with Crying Your Heart Out and I Still Want You. Not in quality, but rather in terms of tempo. As Divina sings "I still want you to know me/ I still want you to hold me", you can feel the convincing emotion and desperation in her voice. The pace speeds up once again with Can I Have You and the final track One Man's Greed.

This album, as well as the band, are examples of how more artists should approach their fanbase. Straight forward Pop/Rock with no over indulgance on their part. In my opinion, this is the "8 ball corner pocket" of CD's and anyone who enjoys the kind of music that you continually replay, then this is definitely the CD for you. Become a fan today!