VICTOR CAMOZZI - "Cactus & Roses"

VICTOR  CAMOZZI

“ Cactus & Roses”

( Volco Records/Hemifran ) 2014.

CD

Country/americana – USA

„ Cactus & Roses“ is a third album by Texas singer/songwriter Victor Camozzi. He’ s a troubadour and songwriter of old school manner, and his songs has a recognizable atmosphere and emotionalities. He possesses a deep powerful voice, and most of  the tracks were done in country/americana style, where too many ballads    characterize his album in general. A distant arrangments works and certain production are convincible part of his signature too. Nothing especially new can be heard here and there, but mentioned pleasant atmosphere, as same as evident emotionalities, still can hunt a new faithful fans..

C/o : www.victorcamozzi.com

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ESQUELA - Are We Rolling?

ESQUELA
" Are We Rolling? "
( Livestock/Bovina Records/Hemifran  ) 2013.
CD
Rock / americana/roots music - USA








A New York based band Esquela is a relatively newer act, under the indie roots/americana
therithory. Firstly, they have discographicaly started with " The Owl Has Landed" album,
and a few months ago, they are hailing with actuelle product, a CD entitled
" Are We Rolling?". And, a simply answer is - yes. Esquela in best possible way communicate
with rock/americana/country rock/roots music variants, and also with 70's flavours and
additionals as well. A soulful voice of singer Rebecca Frame characterize an atmosphere
in its songs , penned mostly by bass player Chico Finn. In many aspects a 6 piece Newyorkers
reminds on known 70's acts, but  psychologically they also elegantly captures a standars of
our time. " Are We Rolling?" are consists of mainly equalizing materials, and one " classic"-
- " Tossin' And Turnin' "

Rating : 8, 5 / 10
C / o : www.esquelatheband.com
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ACHILLES WHELL - 13 Hours

ACHILLES WHELL
" 13 Hours "
( Achilles Wheel Records / Hemifran ) 2012.
CD
Jam rock / roots music - USA








Achilles Wheel is a relatively new band, fronted by 2 persons/authors - Paul Kamm
and Johnny " Mojo" Flores.  The 13 songs from its debut album were recorded in
precisely 13 hours, live at historical " Nevada Theater", in downtown Nevada City,
CA. In best possible way USA act combines jam rock options with roots music
legacies. Their performing variants also apsorbes a psychology of 70's period, and
some influences leads to the groups as a Alman Brothers, Grateful Dead, and Little
Feat among others. But, even that band introduces themselves as a act with
raw and in the same time convinceble performing energy, its songs are more
than so call standard jam rock  tunes/themes. " 13 Hours" on the other hand are
consists of equalizing materials, with positive,  pleasent and also enjoyable
atmosphere, without less interesting moments. Fine work and recomandable
peace of music too...

Rating : 8 , 5 / 10
C / o : www.achilleswheel.com
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GERRY GRIFFIN - The Passage Of Time

GERRY GRIFFIN
" The Passage Of Time"
( Self - released / Hemifran ) 2013.
CD
Alter rock / indie folk / americana / various genres - CANADA








Singer/songwriter, multiinstrumentalist and producer Gerry Griffin is a uncertain artist and
human being. " The Passage Of Time" is his 3rd album, where we can find 10 untipical
songs here and there. He penned his tunes in different time periods, and we can find a
several interesting spheres, as same as so call genres, in his authors views. He speaks
about love and loss, relationships, separations, and of course loneliness. He is poetic in
own way, and musically present materials ranges from indie folk/americana to alter rock
tendencies as well. Some of his songs posses a part of Tom Waits known atmospheres, but generally
Mr. Griffin has offered mainly an original visions and views...

Rating : 8, 5 / 10
C / o : www.gerrygriffinmusic.com
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SARA PETITE - Circus Comes To Town

SARA PETITE
" Circus Comes To Town "
( Self - released / Hemifran ) 2013.
CD
Alt-country/outlaw country/roots music - USA









 San Diego based singer/songwriter Sara Petite is continiously active practically last decade.
 With actuelle one, she has released also a 4 albums in  seven years. " Doghouse Rose",
 her previous CD from 2010 year, earned a respectable reviews and recognitions in community.
 Her actuelle release " Circus Comes To Town" are consists of 11 tracks in, 10 are completelly
 done by Sara, and song " Barbwire" is a common work with songwriter John Eddie.
 In her own fresh and also modern way, Sara knows how to combine elements of alt and
 outlaw country, with so call older school details. In her songs exists many traditional
 country, bluegrass, rock and roll and even earlier rockabilly details as well. Melodicity is
 also middle name of her  general songwritings , and listening of complete album materials
 is real enjouable thing. " Circus Comes To Town " as a album is full of hittish songs,
 acceptable for radio usings too...

Rating : 8, 5 / 10
C / o : www.sarapetite.com
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