I just had the opportunity to review the debut self titled release from
Northern Social and I really like it. Like earlier work by
Wickens and the Grand Nationals this new release has a lot of edge and genuine blues feel. Opening with
Waiting, a strong rugged blues rocker, Dylan Wickens, who handles lead vocal, guitar and bass, paired with Mike Rajna on drums and percussion created a sound that is much bigger than two guys. Solid rhythms, vocals and power guitar makes this a great opener.
Am I Wrong has a straightforward rock beat with vibrant rhythm guitar with Wicken's vocals carrying the melody.
King Of Hearts has a lumbering blues feel with a heavy accent on the 2 and 4 and a fat fat guitar rhythm. Wicken's lead guitar work is tasty and raw where Rajna's drum work is tight and focused. Very nice. Wrapping the release is
Dead Neighbor Blues with an easy acoustic country blues feel. Particularly effective is the simplicity of foot drum and tambourine by Rajna under Wicken's traditional acoustic slide work and solid blues vocals. Strong closer.
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