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Equal Loudness Curve
LET IT ROLL RATHOLE Out now @www.vanguard-online.co.uk
According to the inside of the CD sleeve, an equal loudness curve details how the ear reacts to different frequencies on different sound levels which to me, sounds a little bit pretentious and has all the hallmarks of Prog Rock but this couldn’t be further from the truth. This Canadian band play no nonsense blues rock music that is possibly as far away from my initial genre speculations in that their music is stripped down in the same vain as Bad Company or early Black Crowes . ‘You & The Devil’ kicks off the album in fine style, Trevor Millar’s vocals take a little getting used to but it’s a pleasant change from the full on audible assault that I’ve been reviewing recently. The comparisons to other bands come thick and fast as the CD spins on with an incredible degree of variety. ‘That’s What I Said’ intro could be taken directly off AC/DC’s Back in Black but ‘Too Damn Lazy’ has a distinct Weezer feel to the vocals. These comparisons are never direct copies that would raise any plagiarism accusations; rather that equal Loudness Curve have taken pointers from the bands that have inspired them and developed a sound all their own. The musical variations continue with piano accompaniments included on the track ‘California’ showing that this band has the talent to deliver and from the press release seem to have made quite an impact in their hometown of Winnipeg. This appears to be a determined effort to break beyond their local scene starting with the UK. What this CD needs is to be delivered live with a support slot that would get the band greater exposure. Sadly I believe that they may be overlooked due to the same confusion (or it could just be me) over the band name which would be a shame because they have a lot to offer. www.equalloudnesscurve.com |
