As some of you may know Pauly had some disagreements with Bach regarding the credits on the last Frameshift album... well, to me it seems that Pauly has now literally recorded his statements in the form of songs appearing on his new solo album "Credit Where Credit Is Due". Even the album title is a statement on its own. I won't thrash out their disagreement anymore... instead I'll concentrate on what's important here - the music.

One can't deny Pauly's composing talent, especially after listening the latest Frameshift album. Nonetheless, Credit Where Credit Is Due doesn't quite manage to deliver all the time. The record does have some great moments, but in all entirety it isn't as good as I expected... sadly it's run-of-the-mill in some parts. However, Juan Roos (Transmission) was definitely the right choice for the material - he delivers sheer emotion to the tracks.

The production on this record is quite good although it lacks some warmth, and the sound is slightly sterile at times. Surprisingly enough the songs are fairly catchy and keep springing up on one's mind after a while. If only Pauly would have given this record few weeks more, it could have turned out to be a real winner.

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- MAGE (April 1st, 2006)

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LINE-UP:
Roos, Juan: Vocals Pauly, Henning: Acoustic and Electric Guitars, Banjo, Bass, Eddie Marvin, Piano, Rhodes, Synthesizers, Programming Cash, Matt: Additional Vocals on "Cure the Breach" and "German Metalhead" Choir on "ScheiBlautundhartwiedreck", "©opyright Conspiracy" and "I Like My Video Games" Gordon, Shawn Roos, Juan Cash, Matt Oyler, Karen LeSchinsky, Christy
Producer:	Pauly, Henning
Mixing by:	Pauly, Henning
Mastering by:	Pauly, Henning

	TRACKLIST:
	01. Your Mother Is a Trucker 02. Cure the Breach 03. Three 04. ScheiBlautundhartwiedreck 05. I Don't Wanna Be a Star 06. Six 07. Seven 08. Radio Sucks 09. Halo 10. ©opyright Conspiracy 11. German Metalhead 12. I Like My Video Games 13. Bonusdreck (Hessisch Wörschn Ohnlie!) Length: 79:59