"Old Man Chicago" is taken from Alberta Cross' upcoming album Broken Side Of Time, and is emblematic of their bluesy, rolling sound. Acoustic and electric guitar combine to complement the gruff vocals of Swedish lead singer Petter Ericson Stakee, shot through with organ backing - creating a catchy, classic-rock song. Having suported Oasis on their 2008 tour, and The Dave Matthews Band as well as The Shins and Bat For Lashes, Alberta Cross are alike to a rock n' roll version of Peter Bjorn & John.
Stakee's soulful voice fills the track, a signature cry alike to Jet's 2004 hit Are You Gonna Be My Girl, whilst the guitar-organ-funk combo will strike a chord to those who enjoyed Oasis' final album, Dig Out Your Soul, or for the more refined music lover, The Raconteurs first album, Broken Boy Soldiers. "Old Man Chicago" is a heady mix of stadium rock, blues influence and postmodern funk, filling the void left by Oasis' modest, civilian departure earlier this year. Broken Side Of Time is slated for release this September.
Genius reccomends: Simian Mobile Disco, The Band, Neil Young, Kings of Leon and Sparkadia.
Friday, 25 September 2009
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