A mate introduced me to them a couple of days ago. I'd heard of them but never listened.
This appeals to my love of 90s grunge and alternative rock:
While the more recent material displays a nice progression onwards from their earlier work, and also appeals to my love of incredible guitar playing. Ian Thornley is a hell of a singer, and a HELL of a guitar player.
Some lovely rhythm work here, and a gorgeous slide solo or two. Has a definite Alter Bridge vibe to it.
This one has a nice groove to it, and the riff and rhythm work seems to call to mind Ain't Nobody by Chaka Khan... then he busts out a solo at 2:25 that sounds like SRV risen from the dead at first, then has some really nice "outside" ideas toward the end.
Channelling Chris Cornell like no-one's business vocally, and then properly letting rip in the solo at 2:55:
Love them!
- "I'm going to write a very stiff letter. A VERY stiff letter. On cardboard."
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Again, the solo at the end is truly staggering.
Ian Thornley is a monster player and I particularly like his style of slide playing, and his red, Tele Suhr!
You're right Connor. They meld so many styles and even in one song, you get heavy riffs, ambient, rock, pop, nice melodies, hooks and good vocals and harmonies.I'm surprised they're not bigger and more of a household name.
@Bucket - The new album is good and there are some posts on here but check out the interview Ian Thornley did with Lee Anderton.
- Ghosts
- One big piece of me
- Interview
Glad you've discovered them and I hope Thornley comes back to the UK and does some more Suhr clinics.
I reckon they are incredible.
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I definitely hear some Alter Bridge in their sound, but Big Wreck are usually a lot more interesting and the guitar playing is miles better. Ian Thornley has to be my new guitar hero.
Big Wreck started in 94, 10 years before Alterbridge.
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I really like the Albatross, Ghosts and Grace Street albums.
I haven't listened to much of the early stuff, but I do intend to definitely do just that!
Rather enjoyed I digress though. Sounds like an interesting band, I think I shall investigate more.