Tell It To The People is bound to become another cult classic, much like Roy and the Devil's Motorcycle's first release. There is something about this bluesy, garage, psychedelic and demented band from the Swiss Alps that appeals to people. It doesn't embrace too much of any one genre, but takes the best bits from all to create a sound all its own.
There are nine songs on this release, and each one sounds like it could be from a different band. If all you heard was "Piggy Bank" you'd get one impression of the band, but if you listened to "Six Pink Cadillac" you would have another. "Casey Jones?" Yep, another impression. Schizophrenic or brilliant? That's purely up to the listener. Some people can't handle things like that, others point to that as a sign of musical genius.
Tomorrow, 4/17/12, the band plays Nambucca in London. They have four more dates set after that (not in the US). If it's like earlier shows, the band will do the unexpected. It will defy expectations. The music it makes may leave you scratching your head, especially if you go into it expecting not to be challenged. Voodoo Rhythm doesn't put out records like that, though. Voodoo treats its bands with the respect they deserve. Things like demographics and target markets mean nothing to the company. I've called it music for musicians in the past. This release is music for all artists. Catch these misfits if you can. If not, good luck hunting it down. I don't think it will be easy.
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