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The Radio Grifters
The Radio Grifters, a trio formed in South Korea, have let loose their collective energies for their first full-length album, In A Poolside Cubicle. I can truly say that this album gets your blood pumping, your body moving, and your head bobbing. From his thick-fuzzed riffs to twangy lead lines, Bryan's guitar cuts straight through right from the start. Couple his sound with Mike's apt bass lines and Matteo's widely varying and in-pocket drumming, and you have a sound that summons some legendary imagery; think of an amalgam of Hendrix, Vaughan, Zeppelin, Mayer (of the trio variety) and even shades of moe.'s rhythmic combinations.
Whatever influences you might find while listening, you'll most certainly also realize this band is distinctly their own. There is blues, there is funk, there is in-your-face rock, and there is a soulful vocal exposition that weaves it all together.
From the first solo section in 'Common Ground,' which is a monster, you'll get your kicks from Matteo's driving staccato drums as the guitar slowly builds thoughtfully, with both real feeling and grit.
'Same Old Crowd' is in some ways the centerpiece of the album, written about Bryan's return to America from South Korea, to find it remains just as he left it. It also shows off his instinctive ability to arrange horns (after all, he is a bitchin' sax player) in a way that is potent and cohesive.
'Zen Cowboy' propels you away from your standard blues-rock with its funky rhythmic structure into territory seldom covered by the genre.
The brooding melancholy intro of 'I Tried To Warn You' is balanced with a nasty-mean punch from the guitar, hard bass and crashing drums. There is a force behind this song and if you're not on your feet heading for the nearest bottle of Jack when this track comes on, I fear you may not have a soul.
Overall, their effort has a feel that is familiar yet fresh and is, above all, music that will simply make you smile.
- Steve Kemper
SEE WHAT PEOPLE ARE SAYING!
"I was hooked from the first song... a joyful trip from first to last track."
- Insound
"If you haven’t picked up your copy of In A Poolside Cubicle, you’re missing out on a rare musical treat."
- Cosmic Elephant Radio WCER
"A throbbing unit of pure rock!"
- Sam Dingman, The Road 2 Shambala
"The Radio Grifters' first studio album has all the sexy familiarity of finding an old lover all over again. It does not disappoint."
- Adam Walsh, Groove Korea
"Do not sleep on this band!"
- Nathaniel Moore, 104.5 WRFU (Urbana, IL)
"The Radio Grifters are fresh rock 'n soul!"
- Terry Cole, Colemine Records
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