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The Safes crack the code on latest release |
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Written by AUGUST FORTE
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Saturday, 31 March 2007 |
Often tagged as either power pop or garage rock, Chicago’s The Safes dodge such genre-specific descriptions with the new Well Well Well, an album brimming with razor sharp rock and roll.
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The Safes
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"Well Well Well"
(O’Brothers Records)
Released January 2007
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Formed in 2003 by three brothers from a large, musically-inclined family, The Safes debuted with the Family Jewels LP and quickly released a follow-up EP called Boogie Woogie Rumble. Both records received favorable press and found the group playing up their Beatles/Cheap Trick influence as they worked to form an identity of their own.
Well Well Well is proof positive that the Brothers O’Malley (Frankie, Michael and Patrick) have put in the requisite months of writing songs, recording and touring, as the album is remarkably engaging and supremely self-assured.
Kicking off with the energetic jangle of “Since Trust Went Bust” the album builds momentum with one terrific 3 minute blast of guitar pop chasing the next. “Bottoms Up” is the type of song that Oasis wrote before they started believing their own myth. “Bad Blood” has attitude for miles as it rides a series of guitar riffs worthy of T-Rex. “Bless This Instance” recalls another great band of brothers, The Kinks.
Like any great guitar band of the last 30 years, the inspiration of rock forbearers is apparent to the critical ear. Where The Safes really deliver is in the conviction of their songwriting and the immediacy of their recorded performances. Powered by AkoComment 2.0! |
