| CD REVIEW Suede Brothers |
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Band : Suede Brothers In Cleveland we have a form of music that we affectionately called Rust-Belt rock and roll. It's less of a genre and more of an attitude. It's rock and roll music that's low on fashion and filler and big on volume. Here in Cleveland, we also have this band that perfectly embodies the sentiments of Rust-Belt rock, The Suede Brothers. (my space). Suede Brothers is a trio composed of youngsters singer/guitarist Dylan Francis, bassist Kevin Naughton and drummer Mick Varga. Sounding distinctly like Zeppelin, Granicus, MC 5 or even Grand Funk bitten by the current retro-garage rock’n’roll bug (Wolfmother, Year Long Disaster), this Cleveland powerhouse trio is one of those bands who will definitely appeal to anyone into the above groups/genre. The most notable things upon first listens of their second album are the fact the guitars are in full force, the rhythm section is of course quite busy, and Dylan Francis’ solo playing is electrifying. Needless to say, this is prime true rock’n’roll that blazes a wonderful and powerful sound with a single drop of pretention. Songs like “Pleaser”, the bouncy “So low”, “Lady luck” where his guitar sears and soars, teases and thrills and the soulful groove “Charlotte rose” are instantly memorable and uplifting all at onc. Above all, Dylan Francis wails the vocals in such a crude/raw manner that they become downright infectious. The band is able to both sound well produced and dirty, which means they can avoid that death knell of being overproduced or slick. Suede Brothers have all the elements to become not just a good, but also a great band. 90/100 Cosmicmasseur. |