This is the self titled album by American AOR/melodic project "101 South" originally released in 2000 by MTM Music. "101 South" is the brain child of former "Harlan Cage" members, guitarist Michael Turner and vocalist Roger Scott Craig who performs keyboards and backing vocals on "101 South". The project is fronted by incredible vocalist Gregory Lynn Hall, also featuring session musicians Chris Julian (bass) and Hans Geiger (drums).
The "101 South" debut is a grandiose adult oriented rock offering which clearly prioritizes outstanding songwriting and intimidating vocal performances above all else. Clearly one is looking at a keyboard-driven album, featuring complementary rhythm guitars and few solo spots.
AOR enthusiasts would probably be pleased to know that "101 South" is full of climatic melodic rock performances featuring immense verses and intimidating choruses. Clearly playing "101 South" loud will bring chills on one's spine, such is the melodic force of songs like "We took the wrong road", "Nowhere to run" and the masterpiece that is "Your Razor is Sharp". Performance intensity peaks throughout this album, allowing some room to rest here and there, only to resume with another epic AOR performance. If you are a fan of Adult oriented rock, you simply can not go wrong with "101 South", a musical experience at its own right.