New Release: Love & Other Diagnoses by Sloan Brothers (Science Project Records) Athenian R. Sloan Simpson, the creative force behind Sloan Brothers, has unveiled his second release with his heart not just on his sleeve, but practically waving from both arms. On Love & Other Diagnoses, he doubles […]
All members, past and present, are masters of their instruments. Walkenhorst is one of the best songwriters this side of Doomsville and possesses the voice to elevate those lyrics into everyman anthems.
Smith’s vocals are consistent with the Grunge genre remaining smooth and strong. The rhythm section of Powell and Overstreet provides heart-stopping lows counterbalancing the guitars. Keep an eye on this foursome.
Another highpoint on the album is, “Never As It Was,” a beautiful thing with hooks to last a lifetime. Cohesive and solid, the band provides a lush escape from your daily grind, feeling like a momentary crush.
Shaw has written another slew of sweet tunes featuring vocals by Rock Eupora, the moniker of Nashville’s Clayton Waller as the sole singer on all four tracks.
Sloan can definitely satisfy that sweet tooth, so when you finally run out of Halloween candy, look no further than this record. Come on, buy ‘Middle-Aged Love’ and taste the rainbow.
Opening track “Time Will Take Us” unfurls with a rarefied guitar, as if Tommy was speaking to us from the great beyond. A Talton original, this track was featured on the Cowboy interlude on the 1974 Gregg Allman Tour.
Brilliant songwriting and one hundred and ten percent effusive energy from each musician made for a superior live music experience (and the crowd matched that energy).
MJ Lenderman hit the stage with his band, The Wind, and damn near stole the weekend. Touring in support of his sixth studio album ‘Manning Fireworks,’ the group ripped through a powerhouse set. “Not to get ahead of myself, but I think this is gonna be the best day ever.”
Those twangy guitars perfectly complement Ware’s twangy voice. Imagine Dolly Parton meets Lucinda Williams, with a pinch of Liz Phair tossed in for good measure.
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