The Broken
Lights – S/T (Independent)
Taking their inspiration from classic rock bands like
Cream and ZZ Top, together with contemporary artists such as Jack White and The
Black Keys, Dayton, Ohio three piece, The Broken Lights, have delivered a debut
album that connects the past to the future, while rocking every step of the
way. The young group (Tyler Cochran: guitar and vocals, Andy Uzzel: bass, Zach
Grove: drums) have an average age of under 20, and have only been playing
together for a couple of years, yet progress appears to have been swift. The
ten tracks on their debut are all self-penned by the trio, and display a deep
understanding of the genre they’re operating in.
They don’t feel the need to attach any particular
pose to what they’re doing – they look like three regular kids, who just happen
to play music. They kick off their record with “Hey Hey Baby Baby”, which might
be the most clichéd title of all time, though it doesn’t stop it sounding
great. The guitars are unfussy and urgent, and they include an abundance of pop
hooks. Frankly, rock radio should be fighting to play it. “Hello Chicago” is just as good, with Uzzel’s bassline
providing plenty of impetus. Though rock and blues are the cornerstones of
their sound, it’s impossible not to be impressed by their talent for accessible
pop melodies. Perhaps the prime example is “Backtrack”,
a track so irresistibly catchy – like a fun version of Ebola - it should
probably be reported to the World Health Organization.
Phil S.
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