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Siena Root-Pioneers
Artist : Siena Root
Album : Pioneers
Label : Gaphals
Year : 2014
Genre : Rock Source : CDDA
Encoder : FLAC 1.2.1 Bitrate : 941kbps
Playtime : 41:30 Size : 275.08 MB
Tracks:
01 Between The Lines 05:15
02 7 Years 05:21
03 Spiral Trip 04:40
04 Root Rock Pioneers 03:58
05 The Way You Turn 04:43
06 Keep On Climbing 04:27
07 Going Down 03:13
08 In My Kitchen 09:53
Notes:
Several changes have occurred in the Siena Root camp
throughout the five-year gap between Different
Realities and Pioneers. Besides the three core members
who usually craft the tunes, the live line-up was
always a revolving door. However, when multi-
instrumentalist and mastermind K.G. West decided to
leave the band (on good terms) to focus on his musical
prowess in India, I got worried about their future.
This was a heavy loss as his contributions shaped the
sound and gave them a certain personality, especially
at a time when an increasing number of average
revivalist acts tend to flourish. Moreover, Jonas Ahlen
was brought in as main vocalist, replacing another key
member, Sanya, thus further altering the current
output.
Luckily, the new members have a lot of potential (it's
Sweden, everybody's a musician there) and manage to
fill the void. Unfortunately, the Eastern elements have
also been discarded, Siena Root focusing solely on the
mixture of early '70s hard rock, blues and prog. This
way Pioneers heavily reminisces works from key acts in
the genre like Uriah Heep, Leaf Hound, Led Zeppelin and
even early Lynyrd Skynyrd and ZZ Top to a certain
extent. These guys play with such passion and
credibility, you could easily list them among their
influences rather than placing them as a contemporary
act. The swaying rhythms of 'Between The Lines' once
more remind us of the band's strengths. The infectious
riffs and juicy solos give way to a smooth croon, that
although less powerful than Sanya's blistering voice,
it maintains the classic vibe intact.
The stripped, stop-start grooves of '7 Years' show how
well the band can mash otherwise redundant ideas,
resulting in such a cool and enjoyable tune. Jumping
from laid back hard rock to boogie, it all feels ripped
right out of the '70s (in a good way, of course). 'Root
Rock Pioneers' and 'The Way You Turn' are direct
tributes to the golden days, as they deliver those
groovy, old school structures and solos. The vocals and
organ frenzy echo early Santana minus the Latin flavor.
The final track, 'In My Kitchen' shares some fine
moments too, slowly growing from a deep bass line and a
few guitar licks to a full blown rocker towards the
end. It sums up the entire album pretty well and also
harkens back to previous, more progressive jams.
Although Pioneers is a strong album on its own, I can't
help but miss the Eastern instruments and that perfect
blend with the heavy riffs. Somehow it was one of the
main elements that captured my attention and felt that
defined Siena Root. By focusing exclusively on one
side, they have lost that spark which kept them above
the sea of revivalists. I'm sure many fans can relate
to this issue. However, looking at it in a different
light, this is a great effort that shows they have
already moved on and quality is a priority. Having more
in common with innovators of the genre than the lazy
imitations inevitably establishes higher standards and
replay value. We might not get K.G. West back, so we
might as well just enjoy the ride.
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