Watch your backs, Kings of Leon, American Bang is about to break on the scene and take it by storm with their self-titled debut album.
From the opening notes of the first track, “Whiskey Talk,†to the final chorus of album-ender “Roll On,†one thing is made abundantly clear: this is real rock’n’roll.
With 11 songs chock-full of powerful, southern rock influenced, guitars and piercing vocals, it’s the perfect CD to blast on the car stereo. I only wish it had been released a month earlier, so I could still have some summer left to drive with the windows down, music up, to nowhere special.
Even on slower tracks, like “Angels†and “Other Side of You,†the record shines, never slowing down on the talent, skill, or heart that is infused throughout the entire album.
Not to mention the songs that seem made for live performances like “Roll On,†which also serves as a fantastic closer, providing us all a little lyrical reassurance that we will hear more, much more, from American Bang. (And the more American Bang, the better, I say!)
It’s hard to pick a favorite or a stand out song, because the list would be as long as the track listing. You’ll want to listen on repeat – and you’ll likely be torn on whether to replay the song immediately or wait until the end of the album.
But don’t fret! With the mixture of old-fashioned rock, a modern touch, and a subtle hint of southern blues, whatever track you land on will be first-rate.
It’s truly an incredible album through and through… even more impressive when you realize it’s only their debut.
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