Album Type:EP
Date Released:
Feb 14th
2014
Label:
Nuclear
Blast Records
Live At
Rockpalast - Tracklisting:
01. In The Beginning
02. Black Smoke
03. Little Sun
04. Mind Exit
Bio:
It´s
been a long, hard and winding road for mankind, but in December 2011
the moment we´ve all – yet unknowingly and yet unaware of our
coming salvation – been waiting for finally saw the light of day.
Elin Larsson, Cory Berry and Zack Anderson, all just in their early
Twenties, formed a group which should quickly become one of the most
acclaimed and interesting bands in music. Behold the birth of a new
musical experience, an experience we thought was long gone, lost in
time and space. Behold the birth of BLUES PILLS.
THE
GROUND IS SHAKING UNDERNEATH ME | A SPINNING WORLD WITHOUT CONTROL
The
young American-Swedish-French quartet create a very unique, intense
and extraordinary rock atmosphere while at the same time having a
major mainstream appeal that takes you right back to the time of
BLUES PILLS’ ancestors Aretha Franklin, The Original Fleetwood Mac,
Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin and Cream. Driving bass
lines, grooving drums and guitar solos from another planet by the
only 17 year old Dorian Sorriaux, harmonized and tied together with
such easiness, such delight, by Elin’s incredible voice, sometimes
singing in her mother tongue Swedish.
O´
DEVIL MAN, O´ DEVIL MAN | YOU’VE GOT BLACKNESS IN YOUR SOUL
With
the idea to take soul music, combined with blues and rock’n’roll
and turn it into a new force of unimaginable energy, intensity and
freshness, their blonde archangel & soul-saviour Elin Larsson
will guide you gently into a new world, the band´s empire of soulful
rock; her beautiful voice seems to be taking you beyond the stars to
an infinite universe on a journey that appears endless in time, yet
profound and revealing. Elin´s powerful lyrics are full of emotions,
her jazzy-soulful voice never falls into the trap of an
aestheticization of kitsch, but unfolds an outstanding beauty itself
with a refreshing new take on the timeless and unquestionably noble
art of rock`n`roll, touching your soul.
GOD
IS LIGHT TO THE POOR SOULS WHO DWELL IN NIGHT | TIME IS NOW, LIVE
TODAY
Sit
back and relax, take some BLUES PILLS and dive into their world of
musical visionariness.
The
highly-acclaimed EP „Devil Man“ was released on October 18 via
Nuclear Blast and a Live EP including four tracks of the WDR
Rockpalast concert is out now on 14th of February. Their eagerly
awaited debut album is due in Summer 2014.
The
Band Members
Elin
Larsson - Vocals
Cory
Berry - Drums
Dorian
Sorriaux - Guitar
Zack
Anderson - Bass
Review:
Last
year, Blues Pills blew me away with their EP release; Devil Man. To
hear that the band had a live EP in the offing was something that
excited me.
There's
a whole manner of studio wizardry available in the modern age to get
the sound you want. If your any good, you'll be able to show your
chops off in the live arena. Blues Pills excel on their live release.
The
potent mix of fiery blues, soaring vocals and array of tempos is
another bout of aural pleasure. Elin Larsson's voices oozes all kind
of swagger and sass. This could quite well be a voice for the ages.
Her tone is gorgeous throughout; whether it be tender or howling.
Little Sun shows the tender side over a rolling drum and slow blues
workout before the closing minute explodes into all out fury.
A
special note has to be made of the guitar work on this album. In his
late teens, Dorian Sorriaux is staking a claim to be one of the most
exciting young guitarists on the planet. There is a moment on Mind
Exit where he literally takes off in a blaze. From the little bit of
crowd noise in the mix, it is clear that the crowd approve.
Whilst
Sorriaux and Larsson take centre stage, the glue of the band; Cory
Berry and Zack Anderson are equally adept on bass and drum duties.
The drums are blunt and to the point which make for an edgy
unpolished sound that has a looseness which allows the band to break
out whenever appropriate. The bass is tight and drives each track
along with the chosen tempo.
Blues
Pills are a superb band. This live EP is a great statement of intent
for a band on the up. Many of the tracks the band have put out would
be worthy additions to many 60/70's blues or classic rock
compilations. Blues Pills tour the UK in late April. Get your diaries
out and check them out.
Dominic
Walsh
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