Suede Brothers - Ill New You

In early January, I was pummeled by a
local band opening for Heartless Bastards at Beachland.  Suede Brothers
is a local trio that refers to their sound as “Rust-Belt Rock N’ Roll”
and this description fits perfectly.  This is a Cleveland band that
we’re hoping people get behind.  Their 2007 self-titled debut picked up
quite a bit of steam locally and their 2009 album, Ill New You
is almost complete, two brand new premier tracks available below.  The
first things you’ll notice are the huge riffs singer/guitarist Dylan
Francis punches you with.  Rust-belt rock, if indeed a genre, has never
been so large.  An immediate recent reference that pops to mind is
Wolfmother, but the major difference is Suede Brothers’ sound involves
no gimmicks and the overall vibe and feeling of throwback power blues
is honest and sincere.  Francis shreds on his Les Paul and his
high-pitched vocals are pulsing with raw energy.  Blues crunch,
pounding percussion, and unforgettably staunch riffs leap from the
speakers.  We’re shocked the national scene hasn’t picked up on these
guys as of yet.  Their myspace page is ripe with attention and it’s
only a matter of time before these guys take off.

Our initial impression of this band was
rooted in their crushing live performance.  The intensity and loudness
of Suede Brothers live is a grand and rattling experience.  However,
it’s important to note that this doesn’t overshadow the crisp and
tightly organized arrangements.  Blues rock is a well-worn path but it
always works when done well.  Francis, along with bassist Kevin
Naughton and surehanded drummer Mike Varga know what they’re doing and
are well worth your time.  They want to kick your ass for awhile in
concert, but also capture this element nicely in recorded material. 
These guys play at Annabell’s in Akron tonight, and we’ll certainly
keep you posted on the release of the new album.  Pressing is supposed
to happen soon.

Suede Brothers - Homebreaker
Suede Brothers - Sweet Nothing"

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