Shadow Gallery: After Mike Baker

02/22 '10

I was a little skeptical picking up the new Shadow Gallery album Digital Ghosts since the late Mr. Mike Baker was really the “face” of the band for me. How could another vocalist even compare?

Being a huge SG fan, I had to pick up Digital Ghosts to show support for the loss of Mike as well as the incredible talent from the rest of the band. I have to say that I couldn’t be more happy with this release. It is definitely one of SG’s best compositions. It’s a beautiful tribute to Mike Baker and I’m so grateful that the rest of the band stuck it out and finished the album after such a devastating, life changing event.

The new vocalist, Brian Ashland has a similar sound to Mike, but has enough difference to appreciate his truly talented vocal style. SG made a great choice with Brian, and I look forward to more of his vocals in future SG releases.

R.I.P. Mike Baker… you will never be forgotten.