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Earl Greyhound
Soft Targets
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AMG Review of Soft Targets
Hal Horowitz
All Music GuideThis biracial power trio's first album (after two well-received EPs) is a frequently exhilarating hodgepodge of hard rock, metal and loud pop that throws so many influences into the blender, it's tough to sort them out. Individual songs such as the closing "I'm the One" shift moods and tempos from prog to heavy ock with such liquid elasticity and effortless drive that once you think you have a handle on the threesome's approach, it wiggles away. But that only sends the listener back for another go-round in the band's whirlpool of sound to sort it out again. Thankfully this makes for an enjoyable, even thrilling ride where the roller coaster turns are seldom predictable yet always intriguing. Bring male/female harmonies to the mix along with drummer Ricc Sheridan's John Bonham crash and bash, and the influences overlap into something that sounds like little else, yet is oddly familiar. A three-piece needs a great guitarist and while Matt Whyte is no Jimmy Page, he more than adequately handles the switchblade licks and sledgehammer attack while knowing when to pull back from the rifforama. Bassist/co-vocalist Kamara Thomas is the group's secret weapon, adding soulful harmonies while holding down the bottom in an outfit that demands a tight-fisted rhythm section. The oft-cited Zeppelin comparisons are apt, especially on "Monkey," the album's near-nine minute stomping centerpiece. But there is far more going on here. Beatles/Badfinger-styled melodies lurk beneath the more raucous surface providing a solid center to music that only superficially plods and pounds through the listener's skull. Whyte's voice shifts from sexy (on "Fashion") to near jazzy (on the following "Two Weeks"), but has the guts and strength to motor through the hard rockers that dominate the set. While a retro feel informs Earl Greyhound's thunderous attack, there is enough indie rock, bluesy grit and pure intensity for Soft Targets to be accepted in the alt rock community. Regardless, it's an impressive and surprisingly complex debut although first timers are advised to strap themselves in for the ride.
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Rating: Sweet-Heavy-Catchy-RockEarl Greyhound’s “S.O.S.” has been circling around the internet helping to tag the band as the “next big thing” in rock, at least in New York. The three-piece unwillingly earn comparisons to Wolfmother, which is pretty ridiculous, but I get it. EG are way catchier and skilled in the “rock” sense because they truly “rock.” They also write songs that
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public acknowledgement: thanks Jenny!
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A few days ago I wrote a "post":http://mog.com/atman/blog_post/27932 about Kingdom Come, their being the best Led Zep ripoff band ever. "Jenny":http://mog.com/Jenny posted a comment suggesting "S.O.S." by Earl Greyhound.WHOOOO-HOOOOOOO! What a heavy rocked out grinding song! I haven't had a chance to check out any other music by them, by you can be DAMN SURE that I'm gonna get more o' them A...
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A few days ago I wrote a "post":http://mog.com/atman/blog_post/27932 about Kingdom Come, their being the best Led Zep ripoff band ever. "Jenny":http://mog.com/Jenny posted a comment suggesting "S.O.S." by Earl Greyhound.WHOOOO-HOOOOOOO! What a heavy rocked out grinding song! I haven't had a chance to check out any other music by them, by you can be DAMN SURE that I'm gonna get more o' them A...
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I came across this band when I found their cd laying around the station at my college this spring. The back of it had a short description that basically said they had a lot of influence from classic rock. That was pretty much spot on, and I mean that in a good way. I guess a modern band to compare them to would be Wolfmother (whom I also like), although I think these guys are slightly different...
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Rating: Sweet-Heavy-Catchy-RockEarl Greyhound’s “S.O.S.” has been circling around the internet helping to tag the band as the “next big thing” in rock, at least in New York. The three-piece unwillingly earn comparisons to Wolfmother, which is pretty ridiculous, but I get it. EG are way catchier and skilled in the “rock” sense because they truly “rock.” They also write songs that
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Earl Greyhound Record Daytrotter Session
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Brooklyn trio Earl Greyhound recorded four track for a Daytrotter Session. Three of the tracks that were played for the session were unreleased. They played my favorite 'SOS' from their album "Soft Targets" and three unreleased tracks. You can download all the tracks from the session here . Earl Greyhound Daytrotter Session : 1. Hellhound 2. Oye Vaya 3. SOS 4. This Tree Earl Greyhound - F...
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