Post by madmurray on Mar 10, 2023 22:20:39 GMT 1
What an album. Had it on a few times today.
From Get Ready To Rock Me UK:
Track by track review:
“Nothing But The Blues” is the opener, an anthem wrestles with hard times in a down-and-out town, it’s killer with a repetitive riff that hooks you in, “I’m trying to leave, my car won’t start, I’ve got nothing but the blues”
‘Come for Me’ - the guitar playing on this is absolutely sublime.
‘The Joy’ is a bluesy ballad with a much softer sound, showcasing, the vocals and harmonies that refrain, “and you are the joy that eases the pain”
‘Lights out’ is a much heavier track, IMHO there is a complete masterclass in terms of drums, showing how to vary the pace mid track and this, combined with a heavier guitar, check out that solo! The harmonies make it a stand out.
‘Got no Right’ is a more upbeat, funky track that reminds me of The Kinks in musical style and is one of my favourites in the album so far.
‘Sorry I was Late’, is another poignant ballad and this starts me thinking about the choice of tracks and how interesting it is to slow the pace down right in the middle of the album.
‘Voices’, the title track, ”at the end of the day when the storm rolls away, your voice is still all that I hear”
‘Waiting for the Rain Again’, ”she bought a candle, not a flame”
‘Sinnerman’ This is a really cool, almost Tarantino-esq track (Pulp Fiction sprang to my mind) with a really cool heavy baseline setting the rhythm section to perfection
‘Throw that Stone’ is another ballad with female backing vocals adding contrast to the
‘It’s Heavy’ and it most certainly is, I’m blown away by this catchy infectious beat that is present throughout, pulling you in. This is another rhythm master class and then the guitar solo kicks in – wow! This is my favourite track of the album and I’ve not even heard all of it yet
‘Thinking About Leaving Again’ is next up and having just stated that the last track was my favourite, I then hear this – love, love, love it! This tracks takes the album to another level again, it’s clever, the riffs are sublime, it’s got everything.
‘Ghost’ the closing track of the album is a rather melancholy ballad channelling the redemptive fervour of a Sunday morning tent revival, which makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand-up. What a way to close what is a phenomenal album.
Stand out tracks: ’Got No Right’, ‘Lights Out’, ‘It’s Heavy’ and ‘Thinking About Leaving Again’
The change of tempo between bluesy rock and slower ballads makes for a really interesting listen, as the changing pace and musical structures vary so much. The lyrics are accomplished, the musicianship is superb, frankly the album is a masterclass from start to finish – don’t take my word for it , give it a listen!
From Get Ready To Rock Me UK:
Track by track review:
“Nothing But The Blues” is the opener, an anthem wrestles with hard times in a down-and-out town, it’s killer with a repetitive riff that hooks you in, “I’m trying to leave, my car won’t start, I’ve got nothing but the blues”
‘Come for Me’ - the guitar playing on this is absolutely sublime.
‘The Joy’ is a bluesy ballad with a much softer sound, showcasing, the vocals and harmonies that refrain, “and you are the joy that eases the pain”
‘Lights out’ is a much heavier track, IMHO there is a complete masterclass in terms of drums, showing how to vary the pace mid track and this, combined with a heavier guitar, check out that solo! The harmonies make it a stand out.
‘Got no Right’ is a more upbeat, funky track that reminds me of The Kinks in musical style and is one of my favourites in the album so far.
‘Sorry I was Late’, is another poignant ballad and this starts me thinking about the choice of tracks and how interesting it is to slow the pace down right in the middle of the album.
‘Voices’, the title track, ”at the end of the day when the storm rolls away, your voice is still all that I hear”
‘Waiting for the Rain Again’, ”she bought a candle, not a flame”
‘Sinnerman’ This is a really cool, almost Tarantino-esq track (Pulp Fiction sprang to my mind) with a really cool heavy baseline setting the rhythm section to perfection
‘Throw that Stone’ is another ballad with female backing vocals adding contrast to the
‘It’s Heavy’ and it most certainly is, I’m blown away by this catchy infectious beat that is present throughout, pulling you in. This is another rhythm master class and then the guitar solo kicks in – wow! This is my favourite track of the album and I’ve not even heard all of it yet
‘Thinking About Leaving Again’ is next up and having just stated that the last track was my favourite, I then hear this – love, love, love it! This tracks takes the album to another level again, it’s clever, the riffs are sublime, it’s got everything.
‘Ghost’ the closing track of the album is a rather melancholy ballad channelling the redemptive fervour of a Sunday morning tent revival, which makes the hairs on the back of my neck stand-up. What a way to close what is a phenomenal album.
Stand out tracks: ’Got No Right’, ‘Lights Out’, ‘It’s Heavy’ and ‘Thinking About Leaving Again’
The change of tempo between bluesy rock and slower ballads makes for a really interesting listen, as the changing pace and musical structures vary so much. The lyrics are accomplished, the musicianship is superb, frankly the album is a masterclass from start to finish – don’t take my word for it , give it a listen!