All or Nothing

A panacea is "a remedy for all ills or difficulties" according to Merriam Webster. So does the band Pan.a.ce.a. claim to heal all the world's troubles? Well, if the solution is catchy, radio-friendly music, then I'd say they have a shot.

The band claims to play hard rock but I'd say it falls more under the pop-rock category. I believe their songs would fit in well on Top 40 radio stations. This comes from having a singer with a pop-sounding voice singing on top of rock tunes.

Standout songs on their album "All or Nothing," which was rereleased last month, include track two, "The Fool." I would pick out as a first single. I also enjoyed track six, "Oubliette," partly because of the cool name (points for originality) and partly for the cool sound.

An album of new material is slated to be released later this year. In the meantime, check out this one.