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Goals galore for Mexico, El Salvador

(NewDesignWorld Press Center) - Spectators at Soldier Field in Chicago, Illinois were treated to a twelve-goal attacking spectacle during the final round of Group A matches at the CONCACAF Gold Cup. El Salvador commenced the evening with a 6-1 thrashing of Cuba, keeping their hopes of advancing to the knockout round well and truly alive, while Mexico followed-up that result with a 4-1 victory over Costa Rica to seal top spot in Group A. The day replayed – Cuba got off to a promising start against a nerve-ridden El Salvador side. An unmarked Marcel Hernandez headed wide in the third minute, but the Salvadorans, not to be denied another win, were the first to break through after a mix-up among the Cuban defence. Proving again to be El Salvador’s brightest offensive target, Rodolfo Zelaya snuck in the first goal of the night and proceeded to have a hand in three more goals for the Central Americans – scoring one and assisting two others. While Cuba appeared to be back in the game at the restart, a flurry of two goals in three minutes from El Salvador shattered their confidence. And, despite a late consolation goal from Yenier Marquez, El Salvador were happy to stay hot on the heels of Costa Rica and added two more to finish the match with six. Already with a last-eight ticket in hand, Mexico did not hit the brake in their final group match against Costa Rica. Within the first ten minutes, the Mexicans were pummelling Los Ticos’ defence with several attacks. Andres Guardado provided excellent service from the left-wing, and although Javier Chicharito Hernandez misfired a few chances, captain Rafael Marquez headed home to put the group leaders ahead. With no intentions of stalling their attack, Guardado scored a double, putting El Tri three up on a stunned Costa Rica side before the break. After the restart, Mexico were content with their four-goal cushion, but Los Ticos were keen to stop the bleeding and finally broke through with a goal of their own from substitute Marco Urena. And, while it was the first goal conceded by the Mexicans at the tournament, the result left them Group A winners and Costa Rica hanging onto second by a thread. 28 – With convincing victories for Mexico in all three group outings, a 5-0 victory for Costa Rica to kick-off the campaign, and six goals for El Salvador tonight, Group A showcased some of the most prolific attacking displays throughout the group stage.

Rival Sons - Pressure and Time Review | Angry Metal Guy

Is their third release, I’m shamefully late to the party and let me say, I’m fucking impressed as all hell. Fusing elements of Led Zeppelin , Jimi Hendrix , The Doors , Mountain , The Beatles , Creedence Clearwater Revival and healthy doses of blues (and even hints at Motown), this thing rumbles and rattles with an authentic 70s rage and energy that I wouldn’t have believed possible in 2011. From start to finish Pressure and Time blasts away with powerful, emotive and fun rock like they don’t make anymore (except these guys apparently) and its a helluva ride. This sounds like some long lost rock masterpiece, exhumed in a time capsule and finally released. It ain’t exactly metal as we know it in 2011 but it’s hard edged, rowdy, raw and loud enough to win over all but the most extreme metal fans.

The first thing that will smack listeners in the face is the HUGE fuzzed out guitar tone Scott Holiday throws at you. It’s powerful, punchy and essentially the sound stoner bands worldwide have been trying to emulate for decades. Its simply mammoth. When combined with Jay Buchanan’s raw, powerful and emotional vocals that are quite similar to Robert Plant circa Led Zep’s debut, it creates an irresistible force that commands attention. Whether its the straight out rock numbers like opener “All Over the Road,” with its late period Beatles vibe, the sizzling intensity of “Young Love” (with its Doors meets Creedence meets Motown feel) or the emotional power ballad “Only One,” Buchanan and Holiday both shine and together they muscle the songs over the top with a gutsy and ballsy performance.

The songs themselves are all rock solid and there’s a great flow to the album. Each track is short, to the point (most run only two or three minutes) and memorable, with a solid and/or excellent chorus. The solos are great and channel the raucous spirit of Hendrix and his feedback-drenched style (all the guitar work on “White Noise” feels very Hendrix and very trippy) as well as Jimmy Page.