The GTVs - Sh'Bang! (2014)
The GTVs describe themselves as heavily
influenced by '60s garage rock and soul music, which was enough to
make ears start wiggling in interest at RWTD, even if the second part
doesn't get too much coverage here. That interest was well-rewarded
once I had a chance to sit down with the album, which really does do
justice to their stated love for that era; aside from the essential
electric piano, which adds some serious dazzle to the affair, the
personable vocals, hip-shaking riffs, and unabashed attitude all
blaze with a liveliness channeled from the likes of the MC5, Mitch
Ryder, and Dick Dale, but with a slight layer of ear-pleasing grime
on top of it all, as though the recordings have been rescued from the
back stacks of some negligent record label.
Apart from the usual garage rock sound
of that day, they also throw more than a few bones to surf rock,
blues rock, and psychedelia, all of it gelled together smoother than
Brylcreem. The GTVs have decided to make this a vinyl-only release
(fitting, yeah?) so if you want some sweet and crispy tones for this
summer, make a bee-line to order yourself a copy from Teen Sound Records; copies are extremely limited, so don't hold off on this one. Their record release show is tonight, so if you happen to be in Pennsylvania, don't miss out!
~ Gabriel
For Fans Of; MC5, The Tornadoes, Big Brother and the Holding Company,
The Fraternity of Man, Rotary Connection
~
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