The Dreadnoughts: Legends Never Die
SKU: Dread
This highly-anticipated release, (well, by me, anyways!) grabbed me immediately upon my first play through, living up to and even surpassing my expectations. No "How-do-you-dos" or needing to grow on me, No! Just here it is... BAM! A favorite new disc that I hadn't heard before! The Dreadnoughts' sound is one of a driving, crunchy guitar at the helm of a tight and kinetic rhythm section that provides a dynamic underscore for the combination of traditional instruments that define each tune, specifically mandolin, fiddle, and one monster accordion. All these elements come together for an intricate and engaging backdrop for Ol' Jimmy's distinctive, rolling roar. But at the end of the day, its the songs that carry the CD, and here is where Legends Never Die really shines! The disc's 11 tracks include frantic and frenzied hornpipe and reel-based Celtic songs, and crashing and forceful whaling and maritime rants full of folk-tale, storytelling lyrics sung with fiery urgency, that blur the lines between contemporary songs and traditional tunes past the point of knowing where one ends and the other begins.
Legends Never Die may be the debut release by Vancouver quintet The Dreadnoughts, but it possesses all the confidence, muscle, and production of a seasoned outfit in the prime of their career.
Recommendation: You should really own this. Seriously.
Review by Christopher Toler, THE Blathering Gommel
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