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Elly Roberts reviews
Somewhere along the line, great rock music lost its way. Now comes the21st century solution Buckberry, 2007 Grammy nominees for Best Hard RockPerformance.
Over 3 minutes and 29 seconds, this thunderous band release a incendiarysingle from album 15 which is worthy of much attention. It containsall the elements of Classic Rock, raucous vocals, great guitars and catchychorus.
In the mix are, ear-splitting solos and driving rhythm section, andinevitably, cocksure soaring vocals from lead singer and co-founder Josh Todd.
Unlike some of their peer groups this is, classy intelligent rock, andtimeless. Its got enough appeal to make UK airplay, but keep the streetand rock cred.
Todd said of the album, “Who would have thought you could record an albumin 15 days, release it independently, have it go gold and get nominated fora Grammy in less than a year? When we started this project, no one believedin it except our management company and us.”
Look out Bon Jovi et al, theres serious competition here.
Catch Buckberry live at Mean Fiddler London on March 20,Garage Glasgow on March 21 and Rock City Nottingham March 22.
Support comes from The Backyard Babies and Damone.
Weblinks:buckberry.commyspace.com/buckberry
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Waiting For U/On Raglan Road
Incredibly, Ben Reel seems to be almost overlooked in his native Ireland.This is totally baffling, but things are about to change, very soon.
Waiting For U is lifted from forthcoming album New Horizon.
Written by Reel, its got enough class to make the playlists of BBC Radio 2et al. This gorgeous song has also got enough appeal to make it in the Statestoo, and thats where he most likely to make it first, as a household name.
This smooth and sophisticated slice of contemporary pop-jazz (shades ofSteely Dan at their peak) is simply divine for the entire 4 minutes and 6seconds. With its relaxed and loungy mood, it glides along beautifully withReels cultured vocals proving the icing on the cake.
On Raglan Road, a modern interpretation of a traditional song is awonderful indigenous airing, complete with emotionally tinged harmonica andheartfelt lyrics.
To contact Ben Reel, please phone:+353 (0) 42 97467707, Mobile +353 (0) 86 8469935
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Elly Roberts passed away in 2011, but he was a man who was so passionate about all types of music and loved meeting his musical heroes, such as Mick Hucknall at a book signing at the Trafford Centre, Manchester in 2007.
A former teacher and also a music journalist, DJ and radio presenter on local community station Calon FM, plus appearances on BBC Radio Wales, BBC Radio Cymru and BBC Radio 2, Elly started doing reviews for DVDfever.co.uk in 2004 and he did the majority of the CD and concerts reviews on the website.
I know also that he loved getting away for the summer to Spain and I hope that wherever he is now he is enjoying the hot sunshine and, as one of his friends has said on his Facebook page, that he is interviewing his musical heroes.