Throughout the duration of their years playing together (the number of which is in and of itself a laudable achievement for any band) they’ve stuck to their guns, perfecting their unique brand of Midwestern roots rock that fits the brutally honest and sincere lyricism of songwriter Brian Barlup like a glove. Eleven years is a long time for anything - at least a third or even a half a lifetime for anyone reading this. Sure the band has done a lot during that time, but to simply provide a list of their achievements or to file this away as simply another rock release would be to do yourself and this record a serious disservice. The individual members have grown up with Silo the Huskie and the band with them. It’s never been more obvious than on this forthcoming full length, Sons of Columbus, that it’s been time well spent.
If you read the lyrics while you’re listening to the disc (when’s the last time you actually cared enough about a band to do that?) it all makes perfect sense. Although not all the band members are from Columbus, Oh, they’ve ended up there for one reason or another, so the title is Silo’s nod to and everything that involves living in that city. The music is a reflection of the band’s accumulative experiences over the past three years. The disc promises a lot and picks up where their last release (Silo the Huskie, Cargo/Headhunter) left off.
The first track, "When to Run" is a welcome mat, inviting you in. The following songs sit you down and lock the doors, but you don’t mind, because the chair is comfortable and for the first time in a long time, you’re actually enjoying the conversation you’re having. You talk about work... a lot; but it’s good. It’s inevitable and worthwhile and it’s something to take pride in. You talk about traveling with your friends and missing your family at home. You talk about heritage and reconciliation. You talk about music, and you both agree that corporate rock can eat a dick. Most of all you talk about getting older, and you resign yourself to keep plugging away, no matter what. That said, the doors opens and you leave - there’s always more work to do.
After a short hiatus, the members of Silo are ready to shoulder their burden once again. With a new record, a new label and plans to resume touring as soon as possible, the boys have their work cut out for them.
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Hey Dudes this is Andy Ex Firebird Band Memeber. Do you remember touring with me? Hey is Cargo records even around I wanted to call the give them a what up. Is there a number I can call???
Hey silo! Great tracks and great site!!! Thanks for downloads! In return, check out our site, as at long last we have some sounds on there... (johnnycash/beachboys/geneclark)
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I've had the opportunity to see you guys perform live on several different occasions over the years. It was a real treat to find you here!! I'll be stopping by often for my fix.
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