Gunpowder Gray - Gunpowder Gray (2014)
From the first chord of Gunpowder
Gray's title track on their self-titled debut EP (hey, hat trick!),
they rip into action, fueled by a high-octane mix of semi-grunged hard
rock. In a lot of ways, it sounds like a time capsule from the glory
days of Guns 'n' Roses, with near-soprano vocals tearing it up over
noodly riffs from the guitar and slamming drums keeping things
shaking loose. The crew dresses to match that era, with black
leather jackets and torn jeans, shades and cigarettes; one of the
guys even has a death-grip on his beer can in their group shot.
Lively, rambunctious, and undeniably
retro-themed, Gunpowder Gray seem to be intent on having a good time
and providing some rough-edged rock, so it's hard to fault them for
that. At the same time, considering how much stoner rock has eaten
up what used to be hard rock's territory, it does raise the question
of whether fans of that general area of music will be wanting to drop
the fuzz and go back to the cleaner, more stripped-down days of old.
From listening to the EP, though, I think that as long as Gunpowder
Gray can get people to their shows to share the energy, pound some
beers or shots, and lose some inhibitions, they'll be happy with
the results of their work.
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; Clutch, Black
Stone Cherry, Black Label Society, Guns 'n' Roses, High Spirits
~
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