It's the 7th
studio album from Ohio's band of brothers. Still gloriously ragged
but with added flavours.
It's good to know that
in this era of one-album-wonders some bands are in it for the long
haul. Hat's off then to Buffalo Killers, a bunch of long haired
rootsy rockers from Ohio who are on the cusp of releasing their 7th
studio album.
The band's previous
albums have favoured a one ear to the past, denim-clad brand of
southern rock that's big on vocal harmony and ragged guitar chime.
While this latest album will undoubtedly please fans of their earlier
records they seem to have found a renewed sense of purpose and are
more confident in branching out stylistically.
While not quite outré
enough to be the band's White Album, there's a remarkable breadth of
styles here, from the grunge-informed Blankets On The Sun, through to
the Beatle-esque Don't Cry To Me and the stoner rock styling of
Marshmallow Mouth. Then there's the power pop meets country rock of
Weird One and Something Else. A pairing that doesn't work on paper
but hearing it is a delight.
Despite the diversity
it's all pulled together by strong melodies and those trademark vocal
harmonies that have characterised their output thus far. The CSN&Y
influences are still intact, most notable on In A Number, but there
are echoes of other acts, especially early '90s guitar bands such as
Nirvana, The Posies, and Teenage Fanclub.
Fans of the band
include The Black Keys and The Black Crowes, both bands to have
invited Buffalo Killers to open for them on tour. On the evidence of
this record the time could be right for them to step out from their
shadows.
Click here to pre-order Fireball Of Sulk
Click here for Buffalo
Killers' website.
Click here for Sun
Pedal Recordings.
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