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The Black Circles - Hold On

Release Date: 2014
Label: The Black Circles
Genre: BluesRock
Format: MP3  320 kbps
Time: 49:38
Size: 114 MB


Warrington three piece strike old notes in new ways, with their brand of blues from the muddy waters of the Mersey delta.

The blues is a genre which has seen it all, recycled it, copied it, and then repeated the same cycle all over again. It’s difficult to inject any originality into this brand of music; but with their blend of gritty riffs, modern rock songs, and a small dose of northern Englishness, the debut album from The Black Circles offers an entertaining listen steeped in influences from the Mississippi to the Mersey.

Lazy reviewers (you decide) will compare them with The Black Keys. “The” and “Black” in the name, a Beatles cover on their first album, rough guitars, and gruff vocals; but to make that comparison would miss the point. Modern blues doesn’t start or end with Dan Auerbach and Patrick Carney, and the popular duo from Ohio borrowed as much from Howlin’ Wolf and distorted blues guitarist Willie Nelson, as The Black Circles do.

The Black Circles are a modern blues rock trio from Warrington, UK, whose musical influences include Hendrix, Stevie Ray Vaughan, The Hoax & Pearl Jam. Their sound is big and packed with attitude. The Black Circles have roots firmly planted in the rock and blues genres but, while their music is clearly influenced by their love of blues, they have a unique sound of their own. Live performances are exactly that. Live!

The audiences come alive to the high energy songs, but the pace can change to slow intimate blues numbers giving a subtle interlude to the raunchy songs. Having received great reviews of their debut performance at this year’s Warrington Music Festival, The Black Circles are definitely a band to look out for as they make their mark in the blues/rock scene.


Member:
Sam Bratley - Lead Guitar and Vocals
Martin Saunders - Bass Guitar and Vocals
Josh Winter - Drums


Tracklist: 
[3:34] 01. Hold On
[5:02] 02. Leave It All Behind
[4:07] 03. Same Old Road
[4:26] 04. One Big Lie (Feat. Jesse Davey)
[3:42] 05. Don't Talk Sh*T
[5:07] 06. Don't Go Troublin' (My Woman)
[7:09] 07. Bloom
[5:56] 08. Come Together
[4:37] 09. Driving Blind
[5:54] 10. Pictures