Everyday Sinners: Shakedown (CD on Collision Music)

Band: Everyday Sinners
Label: Collision Music
Title: Shakedown

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Band:Everyday Sinners
Title:Shakedown
Reviewed By:Steve Kinrade
Date Published:02/10/2017

Label:Collision Music
Format:CD
Release Year:2017
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This latest offering from Jack Cade’s project is a fine example of giving it straight to you, in that they set their stall out with the opener 'Same Old Ways', and hurtle through the next nine songs putting a smile squarely on your face. This a record that bristles with energy, highlighted through the musicianship and vocal delivery. Cade is like a cross between Johnny Cash and Andrew Eldritch, growling the darker elements of observation. But he doesn’t get it all his own way; Helen Muggeridge provides the melodic counterpoint, notably on Hold On, which adds some lightness to the erstwhile darker sonicality.

It is also a record that confronts contemporary themes. Hatred and discrimination are addresses in 'Belly Full a Fire', while the kooky cover of Merle Travis’ 'Sixteen Tons' is a wry observation of the life of a worker. 'And You Were The Ammunition' looks at how media can be distorted to achieve a particular political agenda. "If I was the lie, you were the ones who made it true," Cade sings. How apt. 'Lovin Kind' is a direct appeal for empathy is these troubled times, to see the other side of the argument, to take a little time. 'The Sun and the Moon', with its call and response, is just a great example of no-nonsense fun.

'Shakedown' is a great introduction to the Everyday Sinners, and Cade’s distinctive voice in particular. It is a collection of thought-provoking well crafted songs, superb musicianship, and energy a plenty. But on further, deeper listening, it unveils itself as something of a protest record with astute social commentary, all wrapped up in some damn fine tunes. So it works on both levels, aiming for a shakedown that contemporary society, the world over, desperately needs. Guys, you have a new fan.

Track Listing:

01) Same Old Ways
02) Belly Full a Fire
03) 16 Tons
04) Hold On
05) Howlin' at the Moon
06) You Were the Ammunition
07) Lovin' Kind
08) Sun and the Moon
09) Makin' Up
10) Roll with Them Punches

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http://www.jackcade.com/
https://jackcade.bandcamp.com/
https://www.facebook.com/jackcadeness

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