Alphabet Ciphers

In 2003, Sweden's Greenleaf released their album Secret Alphabets as a side project. However, it is clear that the band members have other commitments outside of this project. The album was created more than two years after the band's stoner rock debut, showing a partial commitment from those involved. Despite this, Secret Alphabets is a solid hard rock album with competent songwriting. Energetic rockers like "10,000 Years of Revolution" and "Witchcraft Tonight" are balanced with mellower, psychedelic tracks like "The Combination," "One More Year," and "Masterplan."

While the album is fun and entertaining, it seems like the band is taking a break from their day jobs. Tracks like "Black, Black Magic" and "Never Right" stand out, with the latter featuring a stellar Paul Stanley vocal impression. The liner notes are sparse, leaving the question of who is responsible for the soul-channeling feat unanswered. Despite this, the results are impressive and make the album worth checking out.

Greenleaf manages to breathe new life into classic rock cliches, striking a balance between Deep Purple and Black Sabbath. Their sound is fresh and exciting, capturing the essence of both iconic bands. With Secret Alphabets, Greenleaf hits the mark and delivers a memorable listening experience.

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