Chris Rolling Squad - Chris Rolling Squad (2015)
Greasy, sweat-covered psychobilly blues with hints of psychedelia
encompass all projects from vocalist and guitarist Chris Rolling. Having
previously playing alongside The Heavy Manic Souls, he's now joined by
Brice Duval on bass, and Romain Cauneau on drums to create the trio
Chris Rolling Squad, and this is their debut EP.
The
production by Fabien Guilloteau at NomadAudio on this is simply
incredible. The styles of their influences, such as ZZ Top, Jimi
Hendrix, and AD/DC, are used as the guideline to give a grimy polish
that never once leans on overproduction as a crutch.
Masculinity
immediately engulfs the band's signature sound-exploding intro track
"Whore" with squealing steady intensity that keeps a marching beat
throughout which doesn't need to build to keep your attention. Instead, it marches steadily into a hypnotic and intelligent example of how
they set themselves apart, proving they won't soon be lumped into the
dime-a-dozen blues rock bands. "Help Me" changes the structure and adds
more diverse guitars while adding a level of distortion which flavors the
lucid story with depravity, guilt, and disconcerting content. The hook
on the following track, "Redemption", is as addictive as it is complex;
excellent for repeated listens. "Vampire Blues" delivers bluesy riffs
flowing perfectly into the closer "Janet Says Go Go Go", concluding with
musky sounds which belong in a smoke- and liquor-filled bar.
An impressive collection, albeit critically short at 16 minutes.
- Richard
For Fans Of: Grand Funk Railroad, MC5, Cream, Albert King, Son House
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