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Double Review of Emery Vesch's self-titled cd |
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A Decibel Magazine double review of Push, from Emery Vesch |
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Released:
08.05.03 |
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Source:
Decibel Magazine |
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Author:
Brodie Holmen and Eric Dimbleby |
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DOUBLE VISION:
Our monthly battle (or sometimes agreement) of two reviews of the same disc.
Take One
The new 6-song disc from Emery Vesch showcases what I believe to be one of the best female vocalists around - period. It is the first thought you have when you pop them into the CD player and it’s the last thought you have when the sixth track ends. The rest of the line-up is great, as well. But there is something about Michelle Castro’s voice that is, well, special - straight up special. I have heard several times from several sources that she is even better live, and I personally hope to soon check out the rising juggernaut that is Emery Vesch.
With Gary Rego ripping shit up on guitar, Paul Goyner thumping along on bass, and Herbie Correia rounding out the quartet on the stick machine, Emery Vesch bring to mind many influences, mostly of an 80’s rock persuasion, but not wussy 80’s music, but the of the stronger stock, kick-ass rock bands with powerful lead songstresses. Hailing from Massachusetts, Emery Vesch has been known to play their stylish music all over New England, though they are really just getting heated up.
The first track starts out with their best performed song on the album, "Yours Is Mine". Definitely the most rocking track, it changes speed and intensity enough to not put you to sleep at the wheel. A semi-funky guitar, bass, and drum mixture (ala early Red Hot Chili Peppers) and ripping vocals give a great first impression of this group. The second track, likewise, keeps that smile on your face. "Wasted Summer" is another great track, slowing things down a bit after the opener. Fantastic writing on all parts, especially the lyrics. A euphoric mix of images make you wish it was springtime already. "The sky is blue and not a cloud in our site/We made it/We made it/Air is warm and it will last through the night/We made it/We made it," gives me those warm fuzzy feelings of a time when my car would actually start up in the morning. I dig Michelle Castro- a whole lot.
"No Guarantees" and "Now What" both will glue themselves to your brain. Both are well paced, allowing each band member to shine in their own way at different moments. Their appeal is not only in their blossoming song-bird, Castro, but in all the players. They mix with their vocalist like a match made in - well, not heaven, but Massachusetts. But they’ll rock your freakin’ ass off, regardless. Check out their website, www.emeryvesch.com, for more info on the band.
TAKE TWO
It's almost a crime to think a band like Emery Vesch hasn't been signed to a major record label yet. The self-ascribed talent scouts for the heavy hitters in the music industry obviously haven't been looking hard enough, because they are sorely missing out on Emery Vesch. Without question, they have ALL the tools necessary for a musical success story predestined for a VH1 biography. Their 6 song EP is a hard rock charged CD that is reminiscent of the later days of the 80's with some aspects that could be compared to the early years of Heart.
They have taken a style of music that is potentially retro in feel, but with an earnest injection of modern hard rock. The disc won't blast the doors off your car, but it will fill every inch of space with a plentiful, dynamically rich sound. It’s apparent every song has been closely scrutinized since the transitions in each of the songs are exceptionally choreographed. For a hard rock CD, its especially consequential to produce songs with more variation as a deterrent for being easily stereotyped. Emery Vesch's six song EP accomplishes this laborious task without uncertainty. This was achieved by incorporating a little funk into each of the songs as heard through the guitar performances, as well as a bass guitar utilizing a subtle slap here and there. Those instances are similar in style to a band from R.I., called Lucy Brown, who encountered a brush with fame in ‘94-‘95.
What's even more appealing about the CD is Michelle Castro's voice. With a solid band backing her up, she provides a stratum over the music with sexy, sultry, powerfully dynamic vocals. It's an instinctively natural voice that explores the boundaries of depth, tone and pitch. She can ascend from one range and descend to another with a textured smoothness unlike anything out there today for female-led bands. It would be interesting to see if they could emulate their sound in a live setting. If so, then there is no reason why they won't eventually shake up the music world. This is a "must-have" for any fans of rock and roll. |
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Decibel Magazine was one of the better attempts to dethrone The Phoenix as local music God. It folded after a few years, and we archive some of their material here for the benefit of future generations. |
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