The Gracious Few is made up of guitarist Chad Taylor, bassist Patrick Dehlheimer and drummer Chad Gracey all from disbanded group Live with guitarist Sean Hennesy and singer Kevin Martin from former group Candlebox. On September 14th TGF will be releasing their debut album through their record label Questionable Entertainment. The disc contains 12 original tracks all written by the group as a whole.
It's impossible to deny the heavy blues influence in TGFs music. The lead track "Appetite" is a Zeppelin like hard rock tune where sometimes Martin even sounds like a young Robert Plant. The next track "Honest Man" is the first single released off the album and again bluesy feel with raunchy guitars and fever driven beats that keep the throttle pushed forward. The rest of the disc flows along with the same canorous energy and power. Even two of the slower songs in the collection, "Crying Time" and "What's Wrong" have a vivacity to them with a slower tempo but remain intense.
If I had to describe this disc in one word I would have to use impassioned or dynamic. It seems like all the members in TGF had a chip on their shoulder and something to prove. They have succeeded.
Info and Links
The Gracious Few (Candlebox and Live)
Rating:
Preview and Purchase This CD Online
On The Record: Collective Soul, A Day To Remember And More
Tim Gartland - Right Amount of Funky
The Blues: Corky Siegel - Symphonic Blues No. 6
Quick Flicks: The Million Eyes of Sumuru
Stream Lamb of God Star Mark Morton's 'Without The Pain' Album
Spin Doctors Share Roller Derby-Inspired 'Boombox' Video
Magnolia Park Unleash 'Shadow Talk' Video
Bourbon & Beyond And Louder Than Life Music Festivals Get 10 Year Venue Deal
Sammy Hagar Offers Chance To Win Ultimate Red Rocker Rockstar Experience
Aerosmith Offhsoot Close Enemies Share 'Sweet Baby Jesus' Video
Nick Drake Estate Announce 'The Making Of Five Leaves Left' Box Set