Philadelphia’s hard-hitting power trio ON TOP will release the CD version of new EP Topless September 29 on Toil Records. Pre-order the CD at this location.
The EP was released on digital format July 9 and can be purchased from iTunes.
Stream album tracks “Got Me Runnin'” here and “Lie to Me” here.
Topless is the band’s third offering, one demonstrative of their continuing musical evolution. Following up the band’s raucous 2014 EP Top to Bottom (HPGD Productions), the new EP features ON TOP’s signature rock/metal blend from heard on the previous two releases multiplied by 10. Topless contains more aggressive, yet dynamic vocals; a broader array of hooks, tastier licks, dynamite drums, and a much fatter production.
Topless was recorded at Tribe Sound Studios in West Chester, Pennsylvania, engineered by Brian Davis, and mix/mastered by Chris “The Wizard” Collier (KXM, Lynch Mob).
1. Lie to Me
2. Crazy
3. 282
4. Got Me Runnin’
“Every song is a powerhouse of catchy melodic heavy rock.” 4.5/5
– Dangerdog Music
“The weight of traditional Heavy Metal in its modern shape with the hooking and charming aspects from Hard Rock.” 8/10
– Metal Temple
“All 4 songs are just soaked through with delicious Hard Rock energy.” 4.5/5
– Metal Odyssey
“There is something about On Top and their rousing sound which just gets the energies boiling and body submitting to its anthemic roar.”
– The RingMaster Review
“A return to the traditional, retro-sensibilities of the debut, filtered through a dose of ’80s Sunset Strip swagger.”
– Brave Words
“If you ever wished bands like Dokken, L.A. Guns and so on had more consistent and overall flash to meet their guitar dash, then check these kiddos out.”
– Pure Grain Audio
“This is the sound of a band having great fun. A little gem. 8/10
– Maximum Volume Music
“Four tracks of Metal edged Sleaze.”
– The Rockpit
“Fresh, energetic and heavy hitting.”
– JP’s Music Blog
“On Top sound like a well-oiled machine. This thing grabs attention from start to finish.”
– Manic Mosh Metal
“Tasty rock!”
– White Room Reviews
