RED SKY MARY – River Child (2015)
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Portsmouth, New Hampshire is the home of rockers RED SKY MARY which after some indie EP’s have teamed up with Carved Records and will be releasing their full-length CD “River Child” on May 12.
Recorded at Johnny’s Groovemaster Recording in Chicago, “River Child” contains 10 in your face, fist pumping hard rocking songs that would have you believe the reign of classic hard rock bands never ended.
Without a doubt, Red Sky Mary is headed for stardom and believe me, they will be rising to the top at a fast pace.
Bands this good don’t come around that often, and when they do, it doesn’t take the ravenous rock and roll population long to take notice. This straightforward, bluesy infused rock and roll band has been creating a buzz throughout the music industry for the past few years and their live shows have become legendary, while amassing a huge fan base that would rival anyone playing live music today.
And now in 2015, with the release of “River Child”, they are ready to explode onto the worldwide scene.
Most people would describe Red Sky Mary’s sound as simply, classic rock. But don’t pigeonhole this band; there are way too many variables in play here to put such a modest label on them. They can play loud, fast, and heavy at a head-banging tempo, or slow it down to the speed of cold honey.
By managing to incorporate the sounds of some of the greats like Aerosmith, Led Zeppelin or Bad Company, and the edgy hair band style of ’80s giants AC/DC, Black Crowes of Guns n’ Roses with a fresh and modern pure rock sound, Red Sky Mary have created a little monster.
Singer Sam Vlasich’s powerful high register bluesy vocals are magical and spot on, and his musical prowess exudes the swagger and presence of a young Robert Plant from deep within his soul. This guy is the epitome of what a Rock lead singer should be.
Tom Boisse plays the guitar as if her were raised in the seventies, and has a flare for the blues riff like few young guitarists in recent years, while on his infectious solos are where he truly shines.
But for me, the songs are what set this band apart from the rest. Just check the blood on “All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose”, the catchiness of “Gone”, or the groove in “Howl” and then tell me.
For being such a young band, Red Sky Mary are incredible songwriters, and it shows through with brilliance as there is not a weak track on this record. Being able to harness the passion and electricity of their live shows, was no doubt a goal for them on this album, and that vibe is present throughout.
These guys have the talent and savvy to become a household name, sooner than later, and “River Child” is a superb album that will definitely have this band playing on bigger stages in the upcoming months and years.
Highly Recommended.
01 – All Hell’s Breakin’ Loose
02 – Payback
03 – Gone
04 – Run Ragged
05 – South of the City
06 – Howl
07 – Pride
08 – I Will Wait for You
09 – Too Much
10 – River Child
Sam Vlasich – Vocals
Tom Boisse – Guitar
Gary Boisse – Bass
Barrett Goeman – Drums
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