The_Apocalypse_Blues_Revue-The_Apocalypse_Blues_Revue-2016-404

Section

MP3/FLAC

Group

404

Size

107,64 MB

Files

15

Date

2016-09-10

NFO

Artist: The Apocalypse Blues Revue
Album: The Apocalypse Blues Revue
Bitrate: 262kbps avg
Quality: EAC Secure Mode / LAME 3.98.4 / -V0 / 44.100Khz
Label: Provogue Records
Genre: Blues
Size: 112.86 megs
PlayTime: 0h 57min 17sec total
Rip Date: 2016-09-10
Store Date: 2016-08-26

Track List:
--------
01. Evil Is As Evil Does             3:09
02. Junkie Hell                      6:25
03. Devil Plays A Strat              4:49
04. I Think Not                      4:00
05. Whiskey In My Coffee             3:16
06. The Tower                        4:53
07. Crossed Over                     4:38
08. Blues Are Fallin' From The Sky   5:05
09. Work In Progress                 4:07
10. The Devil In Me                  4:49
11. Blue Cross                       5:48
12. When The Music's Over            6:18

Release Notes:
--------
The self titled debut of The Apocalypse Blues Revue can be summed up in one
word; intense. These twelve tracks include some very traditional forms,
including blues shuffles, slow blues, mixed meter, minor blues, acoustic blues
and blues rock. Regardless of what form of blues they take on, The Apocalypse
Blues Revue plays with a level of intensity rarely heard in todayÆs traditional
blues market.
The Apocalypse Blues Revue consists of former members of the post grunge hard
rock band Godsmack. Shannon Larkin (drums) and Tony Rombola (guitar) bring their
hard rocking ram in down your throat approach to the project and Brian
CarpenterÆs bass playing fits nicely in the pocket with LarkinÆs powerful yet
tasteful approach. Vocalist Ray (Rafer John) CerboneÆs Jim Morrison-ish baritone
is very refreshing. He sounds perfectly natural and soulful. Tony RombolaÆs
guitar work is reminiscent of Frank Marino or Robin Trower with vibrato wide
enough to throw a cat through. He sounds very authentic as a blues player and
not like a rock player trying to play blues.
The Apocalypse Blues Revue opens with the comfortable shuffle, ôEvil Is As Evil
Does.ö From the first note itÆs obvious that these guys know what great blues is
supposed to sound like. The slow driving ôJunkie Hellö showcases RombolaÆs great
tone and aforementioned vibrato. ôThe Devil Plays A Stratö is one of the more
rock oriented tracks with itÆs mixed meter, Robin Trower inspired riff and
CerboneÆs wonderful baritone storytelling. ôThe Towerö is another great Trower
inspired track showcasing RombolaÆs deeply soulful playing and CerboneÆs
impassioned crooning. ThereÆs really no need to tell you about every track, but
you should understand that in many ways this is a very traditional blues record.
ItÆs the bandÆs performance that makes the record really rock hard. On ôI Think
Not,ö they show that they know how to bring it down a bit when the song calls
for it. Everyone one is on their spot. No one is over playing. Every member
simply playÆs balls first.
The Apocalypse Blues Revue is an unapologetic blues album and a very mature
sounding debut. The band has discovered a sound that is unique and familiar all
at the same time. This talented group of musicians is off to a very strong
start. It will be interesting to see where they take it from here.

Files