Brad Gillis "Alligator"

Night Ranger guitarist Brad Gillis' 2001 CD, "Alligator", carries with it the energy and stamina from years of guitar experience. "Alligator" once again reunites the axe slinging mastery of Brad Gillis with the emotionally packed voice and lyrics of Gary Moon. Heard on seven of the ten tracks, the combination of Gillis and Moon makes you want to get out of your chair and hump something (just seeing if you're still paying attention). "Alligator" is the first album that Gillis has also ventured into the role of lead vocalist, with exhilarating results. The melancholy sound of "Survive," when compared to the industrial raunch of "Chain Gang" shows the potential of this extraordinary guitarist. And for those guitar enthusiasts, don't fret, "(Your Eyes Are The Window) Eyes" is chock full of the flamboyant wang-bar techniques one has learned to expect from Brad Gillis.