And once again, it's that time: A band manages to leave a completely different impression through their pure appearance than they do through their music. THIS is how the gradual dismantling of prejudices works, dear gentlemen!
The band "Roadsaw" looks like a four-man gang from a small-town pub. Naturally, the thought arises: "Is it the same with their music?" But in this case, my instincts were not wrong, and I fished out an incredibly beautiful gem from the rock ocean.
"Roadsaw" plays very melodic rock’n’roll, with a small pinch of hardness mixed in and many surprises in store. Blessed with a very pleasant and easily understandable voice, the quartet from the USA ensures that the heart stays in motion and the blood begins to pulse in the veins. Let’s Rock and Roll!
The four bearded rockers show great versatility and dare to experiment a bit. At one moment, they strike the high strings vigorously, using a solo almost as a background melody for the verse, while at another moment, in a manner reminiscent of Metallica (at least a little), they deliver a slow and atmospherically gripping song that will cost you a good 6 minutes of your life. These dragging 6 minutes are paired with a voice that can only be praised in the highest tones, as it delivers incredible singing against a fantastic musical backdrop.
The voice is probably what surprised me the most about the band. The singing is as clear as vodka, very pleasant (not just in sound but also in understanding), and beautifully versatile. In the already mentioned 6-minute song "Electric Heaven," the vocals are introduced slowly and almost subtly, which not only adds depth to the song but also creates an atmosphere that allows one to lean back and absorb the song in its full length. The instruments beautifully align with the self-imposed banner "Kick-Ass-Rock’n’Roll" and sound more than just confident. Especially the guitars ensure restless extremities and keep you bobbing along in rhythm.
If you prefer something a bit faster and rougher (but still of high quality), check out dancefloor blood pogo hits like "Too much is not enough" or "The Getaway." Here, a lively rhythm reigns, which will definitely lead to some solid dance moves at a live concert.
If you lean more towards the classic side – that is, with average speed and a typical rock’n’roll sound – then turn up the volume on songs like "Weight in gold" or "Motel shoot out" and let the sound waves carry you into the nearest rock nirvana.
I could of course write about every conceivable situation and name a fitting song for it, but that would be excessive. So I’ll keep it short and painless:
Roadsaw has delivered an absolute hit that knows how to convince in every respect. Anyone who can even remotely handle instruments will not be able to avoid at least a listening sample (not to mention the purchase) of this record. However, for those who vehemently avoid contact with this band (or try to), I can casually shout back, "Your own fault!"
For me, Roadsaw's work is a strong contender for the title of "CD of the Year." Personally, one of the best albums of this year! If not more. And for this reason, I will not settle for just a download of this album, but will even treat myself to the physical version in the form of a CD. It’s definitely worth it to me.
It was rhetorically asked: "In the mood for an emotional kick in the ass?" I gladly say: "Here, me first!!" Awesome record! I would love to give it 9.5 points... but somehow that’s not possible. What a shame.
My deepest respect, Roadsaw!
