The band also seem to be able to handle the pressures of the music buisness "Our performance experience covers everything from performing to a handful of fans at a local bar after a record setting Chicago blizzard to a Dome Room nightclub overflowing with industry celebes. We've backed up friends in the recording
studio as they have completed their
projects and have worked together endless days and nights in
rehearsal and in the studio defining our own sound" quips
the bassist. "We all feel that the band provides a great
platform from which we have total artistic control , were aspired
ny one another collective growth. The desired result is the
unit's collective growth, which is where the pay off is and where
we have the most fun" he emphasizes.Mel continues to explain how Alibi works "We write from instinct more than anything else, the vibe of the moment directs our efforts and intensities. Of course this means by definition, that some days will be better than others. The upside is that the songs are conceived "in the moment" so the instinct, as you call it, helps the song to retain its original vbe. The structural clan-up follows once we have reviewed our original jam and
determine what is working versus what
just felt toally awesome "in the moment" but in
retrospect sucks. As you can imagine, it's not very difficult to
get lost in our collective imagination as we attempt to perform
the musical transfer of our ideas. We have found that the reality
of the performance can very quickly sober the vibe of the moment
up, but hey, isn't the trip half the fun?" Mel enthuses. Alibis songs writing is based by their personnel life experiences and "Rocks" is a simple snapshot of where the band were at this particular time.
Mel continues "We hope each song speaks to the listener in its own way. The songs represent different areas of the bands interests and influences with some songs being heavier than others. They range from the single progressive groove of "I'm A Man" to the guitar rock of "Long Time" to the downright dirge of "Got To Have You" ".
"Rocks" is the bands debut
album, the recording process left a good vibe on the band
"We're left with impression that it was a good experience.
The quality of our engineers Dennis Tousana and Dave Kressel
certainly helped make the process move along more seamlessly.
Obviously, we would like our next record to begin where this one
leaves off" adds the bassist.
When the band aren't setting other bands
up with male strippers or playing award ceremonies to industry
gray hairs, they manage to rock out with the best of them
"We're not interested in regurgitating the past but in
continuing the great rock tradition. Alibi will continue to rock
regardless of "industry trends". Our advice, support
new and original rock bands, go to their shows, buy their cds and
book Alibi into the best rock club in your town. We won't let you
down" Mel concludes.