SUNSET ARMS
"Three
Song Sampler" (Self-produced; 2002)
Reviewed by R. Scott Bolton
Sunset Arms, out of Chicago, is either one of those bands whose unique sound is going to take the world by storm or are another of those bands whose efforts to be different will leave them in the slush pile of bands who dared to do it their way instead of the way that would get them quickly noticed by the industry.
Musically, Sunset Arms is guitar-driven, relying on riffs and driving rhythms to tell the story of their sound. Without vocals, the band's music is different, but still familiar enough that hard rock / heavy metal fans will instantly get into it.
Add the vocals of Amanda Carlson, however, and you've got another animal altogether. Amanda's voice and style is an interesting amalgam of the haunting vocals of Annie Lennox and the singular style of Alanis Morrisette. Add that combination to the mix and you've got a sound that will either bring people in droves or keep all those but the most daring at a distance.
I won't make any predictions about the band's potential commercial success or failure but I will tell you this: I won't be surprised whichever way it goes. Sunset Arms has the admirable audacity to do it their way and, for my money, that's success enough.
Sunset Arms: Amanda Carlson- Guitars/Vocals; Jon Levitt- Drums; Chris Carlson- Bass.
For more information, check out http://www.sunsetarms.com.
Rating Guide:
A classic. This record will kick your ass.
Killer. Not a classic but it will rock your world.
So-so. You've heard better.
Pretty bad. Might make a nice coaster.
Self explanatory. Just the sight of the
cover makes you wanna hurl.
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