FIRST LIGHT – 'DAMNED IF YOU DO' Pride & Joy Music, Single Review
Reviewed by Spectre Scribe • 7 June 2025
Well now, what do we have here? Lush layers of keyboard loveliness, driving drum and bass combos, tasteful and elegant guitar work all woven together with intelligent and emotive lyrics. If you’re a lover of those classic yesteryear AOR/melodic rock calling cards, then this one is most definitely for you my friends.
The brainchild of lifelong friends Dave Hardman (Guitar) and Carl Sharples (Bass) and starring FM’s former baron of the black and whites Didge Digital, New York vocalist Warren Passaro and drummer Andy Jakeman, First Light are on the cusp of something rather special here.
Lead single ‘Damned If You Do’ is a gorgeous slice of the AOR golden days served up with modern production values and a healthy side of fresh talent. The album ‘Elemental’ debuts on the 25th of July and we’ll bring you a full review in due course.
Much love
SS