self-released
It’s getting crowded. What with MMW, The Slip, Jacob Fred Jazz Odyssey,
Living Daylights,
Soulive, and the like, it gets harder and harder for bands to distinguish
themselves in the suddenly crowded Land of the Pseudo-Jazz Trios these days.
Raisinhill doesn’t sound daunted. This guitar-led trio admirably carves
their niche on their eponymous full-length debut.
The sound begins with a strong rhythm section, with Brian Anderson’s
adherence to the acoustic bass often lending a "jazzier" character to the
rock-injected explorations. John Kasiewicz’ amorphous tone relies heavily
on echoes, delays, and a variety of other effects, but his voice is rarely
lost under the machinery. While inventive, their music is decidedly "in"
rather than "out". They present fully realized works, layered with detail,
focusing on and fleshing out a theme before moving forward to the next idea. Witness the
small shifts of "The Ridge" building and diminishing smoothly while
remaining in constant reference to the theme. The deceptive opener,
"Nameless", opens with a pulsing dance beat from Anderson’s upright bass
before the saccharine melody slides into place. Like the disc as a whole,
"Nameless" branches out, introducing a series of themes rather than wearing
out its addictive initial melody.
Raisinhill is not breaking new ground. The areas they travel are well
mapped. The sub-genre is established. The neighborhood is filling up, but
even in an over-crowded sea of competitors, Raisinhill deserves a listen.
News
Archive- Neil Young and Crazy Horse Perform Augmented “Cortez The Killer” and Bust Outs During Love Earth Tour Opener
- The Rolling Stones Announce North American Tour Openers: Widespread Panic, Tyler Childers, Bettye LaVette and More
- Talking Heads to Reconnect for ‘A Night of Stop Making Sense’ Screenings in NY and LA
- Dayglo Presents Takes Over Bearsville Theater
- Goose Goes Back to Class: Band Members Return to Former High School for Student and Staff Concerts
- Marcus King Band Family Reunion to Return for First Time Since 2019 with The Avett Brothers, Sierra Ferrell and More
- Can’d Aid Announces Flyaway Sweepstakes for Two to Telluride Bluegrass Festival
- Gwen Stefani, blink-182 to Headline Inaugural South Star Festival
Most Popular
- Warren Haynes, Bill Kreutzmann, Devon Allman and More Share Tributes to Dickey Betts
- Duane Betts Responds to Outpouring of Support Following Father Dickey Betts’ Passing, Shares Tour Update
- Phish Change Forms for Final Sphere Performance
- Lettuce Expand 2024 Tour Schedule: John Scofield, Ziggy Marley, BISCOLAND and More
- Phish Dive Deep for Night Two at Las Vegas’ Sphere
- Warren Haynes and Gov’t Mule Pay Tribute to Dickey Betts at SweetWater 420 with Allman Brothers Band Classics
- Brooklyn Bowl to Host Benefit for Bad Brains’ HR, with Members of Bad Brains, Fishbone, Living Colour and More
- Brothers in Frequency: Daniel Donato’s Cosmic Country
No Comments comments associated with this post