1. Rival Sons – Great Western Valkyrie (Earache) We said: If Great Western Valkyrie isn’t the album to finally persuade the masses that Rival Sons are their new favourite band we’ll eat our transparent red gatefold vinyl. And here’s the thing: bands like this, soaked in 70s classic rock and respectful of the genre’s glorious past, were surely born to forge their reputation on physical ‘records’. It’s virtually impossible to capture Great Western Valkyrie’s mood, ambition, stunning soundscape and awe-inspiring gravitas via a download or – woe betide – through a stream. One twirl on the decks and this modern masterpiece is swiftly elevated to the status of treasured classic. Its 10 tracks mark a unique moment in time, a justification of the hype and a testament to the incredible craftsmanship of four supremely talented individuals guided by the naturally gifted Dave Cobb. vintagerock said: A slip of the tongue, a tip of the hat, a ride into a psychedelic sunset — after umpteen spins, you have to accept Great Western Valkyrie as a token of what “Classic Rock” has become in the second decade of the 21st century. Someday it might even gain enough traction to be called Vintage Rock. Yet another award - Thank you for resisting , I love being one of the few who knows where the gold is .
Posted on: Sat, 03 Jan 2015 05:26:54 +0000
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