Released by: Whistling Dixie Records/Teenage Head Music
Release date: 22 June 2015
Genre: Soul Rock ‘n Roll
Links: thewidowbirds.com , Facebook
Lineup:
Simon Meli – Vocals, Guitars
Tony Kvesic – Guitars
Bobby Poulton – Bass
Robbie Wolf – Keys, Organs
Shane O’Neill – Drums
Track Listing:
01. The Rain Has Come
02. Born
03. Where The Lights Burn Low
04. Black Into The Blue
05. Making It Up As We Go Along
06. Sweet Trouble
07. Words You Throw
08. Wicked Servant
09. Dream Catcher
10. Suffers Me Gladly
The Widowbirds are from Sydney and, have been formed back in 2010 by Simon Meli – Vocals/guitar and Tony Kvesic – Guitar. They have already released 1 EP and 2 full-length Albums so far. “Black into the Blue” marks their 3rd release to date and this is probably could be their make or break record. They have the soul and they rock, but is it enough to stand out from the countless other acts in this rock world? Well, that is hard to tell, because they do remind me a lot of Aerosmith Led Zeppelin, The Black Keys, The Black Crowes, injected with a strong soul voice. But judging this new album, I think they are not yet reaching that high level of the previously mentioned bands. They do offer some serious soulful rock a roll with bluesy groovy licks. Songs like Dream Catcher and Born are quite excellent actually. However, there are some average tunes on this album. Perhaps live on stage this band can truly show what they capable of. For now, there are other strong bands in this active genr, but nevertheless fans of Rival Sons, The Black Keys, Zeppelin, Aerosmith, Royal Blood, etc. can easily check out this band.
Written by: Gabor Kleinbloesem
Ratings: Gabor 8/10
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