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For all of you not aware of Wayward Sons yet ( where have you been?!!) it's a canny band, made up of some great British talent.
Front man to the band is the formidable Toby Jepson, former front man to the awesome Little Angels. Now, I can't say Little Angels without tilting my head to one side and ahhing! They fell into the early 90's era of rock when the likes of Thunder, Gun and Quireboys were making huge waves in the British rock scene and stealing the hearts of many teenage rockers, me included!
Band member numero deux, is Nic wastell on bass. Nic has the heritage of Chrome Molly to his strings and being a former Record label chum to Little Angels this is about as perfect as it gets.
Every band needs one hell of a guitarist and Sam Wood is the man for the job in Wayward Sons, a younger member but in no way distracting from his talent, having worked his magic in alternative rock band The Treason Kings, Sam now brings his unrestricted skills to Wayward Sons.
Up next is Phil Martini, master of the beat. Yep, Phil is the drummer of the band and again has earned his stripes playing with many a band. The band I recall seeing Phil with though, is the awesome Down n Outz , that makes me an instant fan.
Finally, Dave Kemp is the keys of the band. Dave and Toby have been partners in crime for sometime, not only on Toby's acoustic tours but as writers too. Their friendship and humour completes the band superbly.
That's an introduction to the band done and dusted, now let me introduce you to - 'Ghost Of Yet To Come'. The debut album and overall masterpiece of this newly formed guise.
A ten track album that has been highly anticipated, this promise has been taken to a whole new level with the cleverly, awesome 'quadrology' that has been tantalising fans.
The so called 'Quadrology' consists of 'Until The End', 'Alive','' Crush' and 'Ghosts' - seamlessly brought together with the ruthless, money grabbing zombie enthused video series for these tracks.
'Until The End', was the first released track from the album and has already claimed my coveted track of year accolade, its rocky, strong, compelling and catchy beyond belief!
Fear not though my friends, unlike a film where you watch a stonking trailer then view the film, to realise all the best bits were within the trailer, this is most definitely not the case with this album. The four stunning tracks that have been released are sandwiched within an album that is pure RnR class!
'Ghosts Of Yet to Come' is a whole album of unadulterated Rock n Rock, not a ballad in sight! The closest you will get to that is the colossal 'Crush'. If you were a Little Angels fan - 'Crush' and 'Until The End' throw back to days of 'Jam' then 'Give it Away 'and 'Be Still' resonate back to days of 'Young Gods' for me.
There are many nods within this album though, many heavy classic rock riffs exploding into your ears, checkout 'Killing Time' - WOW! Big salute to Sam Wood, that is some enchanting playing.
The album concludes with 'Something Wrong' another captivating, symphonic track with a notable bluesy edge this time.
This album really has it all, in simple terms there is not a duffer on it !
I really can't recommend this album enough, its catchy, gutsy, zesty...it's Rock n Roll Baby!
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| 10/10 album! |
I may have queued all those years ago, for several hours to get my Little Angels vinyl signed at HMV, Oxford Street but I can hand on heart say, I will be queueing again for Wayward Sons after hearing this Amazing album.
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| A picture from Little angels signing where I happily queued for 4 hours! |
Catch Wayward Sons on tour with Inglorious this October then see them as main support at Planet Rocks - Winters End festival next February, can't wait for this one !
Let's hope there is a LOT more to come from these guys!
Remember everyone, life is better with music in your heart & soul
Xx G xX
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