Addison Road in Africa
Posted May 28, 2009
By bradkirsten,
So many bands have a ‘how we got together’ story and I think Addison Road’s story is one of the better ones!
It’s not just their ‘story’ that puts a smile on your face; their debut, self-titled album has put a smile on my face that seems to have taken root. They are not just another pop/rock band; I think as things currently stand, they are the pop/rock band.
‘Sticking with you’ was the first track I had heard. I liked it immediately. I still do. It’s the kind of song that makes you look up from your work, or slow the car down as you lean over to turn up the volume. People within ear shot ask who you’re listening to and you’ll probably hit ‘previous’ on your cd player to hear it over again. And there are still 9 other tracks not yet heard!
What’s the key to rise up above all that is out there. I think Addison Road have the recipe. Take a beautiful voice (wow, Jenny Simmons, wow!) add tight, competent musicians, mix with that great production, 10 superbly crafted songs and add 5 parts heart and you’ve got yourself a gem of an album.
I must confess that I have spoken more highly of the 4th track, “Hope Now” than of any other thing for the past 3 weeks. How can a solitary song speak into the heart of 1 man with such impact and leave such an impression? I’ve actually just reached over to play the song again.
C,mon Brad, there’s got to be something you didn’t like. Well…There are only 10 tracks which will leave you wondering why it’s suddenly all over; but I’d rather have just 10 great tracks and NOT have to wade through some fillers. That’s just me.
It’s one of the must have album of the year. Of that there is no doubt. You won’t be disappointed and it won’t make its way to the deserted end of your playlist, I’ll bet my copy of the Cd on that. On second thoughts; get your own!
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