Label: Red Fez Records
Dreadnaught
might not be a familiar name to many, but it is never too late to get
acquainted. Based out of Portsmouth,
New Hampshire, Dreadnaught
consists of Rick Habib (drums, vocals), Bob Lord (bass, vocals), and Justin
Walton (6 string guitar, vocals). This
“totally and utterly deranged” trio has been making their special blend of
music for some 17 years, and their new EP Have
a Drink With Dreadnaught shows them at the top of their game. It is a
masterful achievement and these 5 totally different and unique songs are
unforgettable.
“Corrupticus 5” is a smooth, hopping country-inspired
tune that is sure to have feet tapping and heads bobbing. The carefree, open road nature of the song is
enhanced by the pleasant vocal harmonies that make for the perfect sing-along
jam. And I cannot forget about the
guitars, which never fail to impress and take the song to that extra level of
musical magic. “Surface Raid” gets the
blood pumping with its manic energy. It
has an overall atmosphere of a trippy space adventure, like a dark dream that
you never want to wake up from.
“The Bear” is a playful tune with a carnival-like
atmosphere, featuring strong dual vocals.
“Jpf” is almost hard to describe with all that is going on in it. It has
a bit of pop, rock, and progressive rock elements, all mixed into one to make
for one sweet treat of a song. Saving
the best for last, “Trophy Bride” absolutely dazzles with its soaring guitars
and delightful musical twists and turns.
Have a Drink With Dreadnaught is musicianship at
its finest. This is the type of music
that will stay will you long after the last note has been played. This EP contains some of the most progressive
and experimental rock that I have ever heard.
Every song is different with its own soul. If there were ever a band and an album to
take a chance on, then Dreadnaught and Have
a Drink With Dreadnaught are it.
5/5
Stars
Key
Tracks: ALL
Brian
McKinnon
February 5, 2014
Review
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