Q5 – New World Order

Seattle, USA’s Q5 is set to release their 3rd full-length album:  New World Order.  Diehard  ’80s fans may recall Q5, comprised mainly of TKO members, initially making a name for themselves in 1984, only to fold for the better part of 3 decades, but now resurrected by Frontiers Records.  Q5 plays a rather somber form of Melodic Metal.  New World Order has some decent guitar work and semi-catchy melodies, but Jonathan Scott K.’s delivery needs more energy and a demeanor that’s more upbeat.  Coupled with muddied production, the vocals tend to create tracks with an uninspired vibe in need of a spark.