{"id":17504,"date":"2026-03-18T11:14:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:14:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/?p=17504"},"modified":"2026-03-18T11:14:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T15:14:03","slug":"review-les-carlsen-free-will","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/heavensmetalmagazine.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/18\/review-les-carlsen-free-will\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Les Carlsen\u00a0\u2014\u00a0Free Will"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Mr. Carlsen continues the impressive Bloodgood legacy with his second solo outing since the untimely death of his best friend and musical partner, Michael Bloodgood. This release, <em>Free Will<\/em>, finds Les working closely with his extremely talented bride, Joyce, to create a showcase of their collective musical creativity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This album has no filler. Each track is crafted with care, passion, and energy. <em>Free Will<\/em> is not a super heavy record, but instead leans toward classic American melodic hard rock. The thrash elements of early Bloodgood are not present, but the instant earworms of their later releases certainly are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The production on this record is stellar, clean, and expansive. The vocals sit up front, while the guitar remains clear and present in the mix. Each instrument is well separated, making every part easily discernible. Kudos to Les and Joyce for their discipline in learning the ropes of high-quality modern production and engineering. Joyce handled the engineering, while she and Les partnered on production.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Paul Jackson, Les\u2019 longtime axe slinger, delivers his usual excellent brand of hard rock guitar work. Craig Church also contributes guitar on a couple of tracks. The low end is anchored by the man with one of the greatest bass player names ever, Juan Van Dunk. Dan Needham, who has recorded with artists ranging from Kenny Loggins to Jeremy Camp, holds down the drum throne.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Melody rules on <em>Free Will<\/em>, and few singers can emote like Les Carlsen. His voice rings true and clear, with that trademark rasp lending a distinct hard rock edge. Joyce, who also has an outstanding voice, takes the lead on \u201cBite My Tongue,\u201d the album\u2019s seventh track.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lyrically, <em>Free Will<\/em> is unapologetically Christian. Never one to shy away from truth, Les and company have crafted genuine poetry in these songs. The approach is direct, while the imagery is both beautiful and sobering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cHe\u2019s God\u201d is a focused expression of praise, declaring the majesty of the Almighty:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>The clouds are the dust of His feet<br>The sea dries up when He speaks<br>Dust comes alive when He breathes<br>The rocks cry out with the trees<br>There\u2019s nothing that He doesn\u2019t see<br>HE\u2019S GOD<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Wind blows and nobody knows<br>where it comes from<br>Rain pours and thunder explodes from heaven<br>Hearts beat and they repeat, over and over<br>Because He made it so<br>Something that you must know<br>HE\u2019S GOD<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Meanwhile, the Joyce-penned \u201cBite My Tongue\u201d reveals a deep sense of vulnerability and searching:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Bite my tongue, taste the blood<br>Stuff my thoughts, hide the crud<br>Digest the hurt, swallow pride<br>Drink the pain, die inside<br>Ticking bomb inside my heart<br>Shredding, tearing me apart<br>Can\u2019t explode, won\u2019t spread my junk<br>And so instead<br>I go inside my head<br>Where it\u2019s safe and dead<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>I\u2019m gonna implode, implode<br>I\u2019m ready to break apart<br>Can\u2019t carry this load<br>And He knows<br>I\u2019m ready to break apart<br>I\u2019m cavin\u2019 in, I\u2019m crumblin\u2019<br>I\u2019m gonna implode<br>Try not to feel, it\u2019s easier<br>What is real? I don\u2019t know anymore<br>Crying out, I hear a voice say<br>Open the door, open the door<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Les and Joyce have been making music together longer than many readers of this review have been alive. Their collective experience is on full display here, resulting in a record that is passionate, refined, and compelling. 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