This Man has soul even though he sings "Rock n Roll is Cold" on the first single lifted from a very fine second album. The band is tight, the harmonies sweet and the music, well, it has to be rock n' roll soul.
The deep soul groove opens the record with 'Take Care my Baby' and pace grooves along with ‘Holly Molly’ and ‘Circle around which the Sun’ taking the soulful vibe even deeper. This really should be a band from Philadelphia but the singer, guitarist and bandleader of this brilliant musical ensemble is Matthew E. White and he hails from Richmond, Virginia.
The album has a really in-depth soundscape, the tribute to Phillip Seymour-Hoffman 'Tranquility' even verges psychedelic. This is a late night record for that comfy chair, eyes closed moments or live, under a warm dark starry festival night sky.
The album was produced by Matthew and Spacebomb partner Trey Pollard and mixed by Pat Dillett
Fresh Blood will be available from 09 March via Domino Records on CD, vinyl and via digital download. There is also a special edition of the album, which is a double LP gatefold heavyweight vinyl containing a bonus LP titled Fresh Blood: No Skin – a full length mix of the entire album, minus strings/horns or choir which would be an interesting listen.
Pete
9/11
Track Listing
Take Care My Baby
Rock & Roll Is Cold
Fruit Trees
Holy Moly
Circle 'Round The Sun
Feeling Good Is Good Enough
Tranquility
Golden Robes
Vision
Love Is Deep