An EP, Truck Stop Dangerous, by Trickshooter Social Club just came out baring us deep into musical America. They’ve got this mingling of guitars and violins, singing about tales of heroes as well as legends.
This EP came out in late-night sessions consisting of these Chicago guys, who were led by Larry Liss and Steve Simoncic. They got this cool sound old-school power pop, a little southern rock and noodly tales of America.
The EP gets off to a great start with an old-fashioned rocker that uses guitars to full advantage and packs up some catchy chorus. “(Beautiful comes out punching, riding the strength of its mighty guitar hooks as well as having a suitably big following for its hook.) Some of them have this kind of rock feel, but with a bit country touch to them. There’s “Clarksdale Serenade #2″ and then there are these elvis figurines; both show up on the Vice site yesterday. The EP closes with the slow love-ballae” Lie to Me’ showing off their harmonies and wide repertoire of styles.
Therefore, Truck Stop Dangerous reads like a trip. Each song can be tapped along to. Every one has its own unique vibe. There’s an addictive energy to the music it finds you humming along. The singing also neatly fits in with the music, so everything sounds amazing.
The EP moves along at a good speed, with enough interest to keep people around from front to end. It also has a lot of attention paid to how it sounds, aiming for lively and happy.
Although “Truck Stop Dangerous” is something of an ode to American music, in plain language it serves as a love letter. It’s cute, lively. You don’t want to hear anything else on Trickshooter Social Club.
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