10th Degree's album, "Bad Dreams", conjures a Heroes Bowie ghost mixed with 80's Jovi rock spun into a raw and well produced web of hook-laden rock and roll. Influences of Lennon vocal phrasings and cry-baby guitar licks push the classic five-piece band. The combination results in poppy rock and roll. Instrumentation is guitar-based and the two guitar combination scores a hit in track 3's "Take a Ride". The minor-based tune is compelling musically and the vocal performance, slightly saturated in reverb, makes for a dream-like harmony musical experience and chorus. Track 6, "Love That I Found", is the most musically ambitious on the album and approaches flavors of progressive rock with the keyboard bell tones and breaks. The chorus scores, 'no matter where i go you'll always be my guide, there's something you should know, it's you that runs my life". The final track, "We'll Leave", ends in a fitting showcase of the guitar talent within the band. The last two minutes includes an eighth-note staccato distorted guitar section that moves into a solo supported by a compelling progression and then it's done. The 9-song collection is a fitting throwback to rock of ages, while the mix of style feels new and vocal delivery convincing. We look forward to more.