If there were any justice in the world some A&R rep (do they even exist anymore?), some DJ, or some indie movie director would take one listen to the latest offering from Audrey Can’t Die, pick up the phone and start getting this band the national recognition they deserve. Waving at Parked Cars, the band’s third album IS that good. At a time when rhythm reigns on the radio, we sometimes forget the subtle power of a great melody. Until we hear one. Throw in the lush guitar work of John Kolakowski, Rob Pierce’s poignant and poetic lyrics and pleading vocals, and you get a rock album that seduces, grabs and holds on long after the first listen. From the hook laden opening Silent to the closing drinking anthem Please Don’t, the songs are laced with a suburban disconnect that is both comforting and disquieting. At the heart of the album though are the three songs that should catapult Audrey into the limelight: Dig; Killing Time; and Beebe Gun. Listen to Rob Pierce’s wounded falsetto in Beebe Gun followed by the reflective lyric “Regret is the best I can do” and you’ll see why. Audrey fans have had to wait three years for a new record. But one thing’s for certain; she’s never been more alive.
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Comments (5)
Me as a backup singer? I don't think ACD needs that - maybe a backup DANCER, not singer - I've got a crappy voice, but really sweet dance moves. Can I also just say that I'm so happy that the Audio Floss blog is up and running again! Thank you Peter Lavender! :-)
Posted by ACD Fan (aka Jessica) | December 10, 2008 1:25 PM
Posted on December 10, 2008 13:25
This group is phenomenal. The only suggestion I can make to them is to get 2 female back-up singers named Janet and Jessica.
Posted by Fan of the Band | December 10, 2008 8:21 AM
Posted on December 10, 2008 08:21
I would like to know why the reviewer didn't talk about my rugged good looks? I can only assume it's because I haven't yet met the man.
Yet surely, he must have heard about it somewhere. You'd think an editor would have caught such a glaring omission.
Maybe next time.
Posted by B.A. | December 8, 2008 6:05 PM
Posted on December 8, 2008 18:05
What a great review! I'm really looking forward to ACD's CD Release party this Saturday, December 13th at Mickey's Pub (formerly Sangria's) on Central Street.
Please Don't is one of my FAVORITE songs! I can't wait to see them play!
Posted by ACD Fan | December 8, 2008 1:42 PM
Posted on December 8, 2008 13:42
: )
Posted by JK | December 8, 2008 12:48 PM
Posted on December 8, 2008 12:48