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Epstein's
Mother - Alt/pop
This
Las Vegas powerhouse have made a name for themselves by putting out smooth
alternative-pop music mixed with a funky under current. Those fortunate
enough to catch the band playing live have witnessed a pure rock show with
lots of energy and music that excites the listener.
Now
Epstein's Mother have decided to complete the package with their long anticipated
debut album, "Subtle". The major problem with the bands previous recording
was they failed to capture the excitement of Epstein's Mothers live show.
In walks Michael Sak, who used his vast pool of knowledge to aid Einstein's
Mother in fine tuning their studio sound. The result, the fine polish of
their sound is still there, but with a harder edge missing from previous
recordings. Mr. Sak used the same magic he conjured up when working with
artist like the Goo Goo Dolls to help create one the most inspired
debut albums to hit the streets in years.
The
best way to describe the sound of Epstein's Mother is it's the Why Store
meets Matchbox 20 meets Lenny Kravitz. In other words, it is hard to pigeon
hole these guys into one mold. Subtle is ambitious in the fact that the
songs combine the best elements of several different genre's of music.
From the disc opener, Gone, a alt-pop rock anthem to the closing country
rocker Bar Room Star, Epstein's Mother is not afraid to cross musical lines
that other bands would never dare attempt.
Ever
present in all the songs in the funky under current, led by the groups
rhythm section. The vocals take much from the matchbox 20 play book, while
the drums, bass and guitar follow the path of Lenny Kravitz styled funk.
Not to call the vocal work a rip off of Matchbox 20, The two singers for
the band, Shawn Eiferman and Marty Treider, are much more dynamic
vocalist than Rob Thomas. The music is no rip off either, these are exceptional
musicians with knack for song writing.
Subtle
carries 13 tracks sure to win over the heart of millions of listeners.
"Living in memories" will predictably be a fan favorite. With an intricate
bass line, ambient guitars and Marty Treider's Kravitz'esq vocals, this
is a sure chart topper. Other possible hits? You have 12 tracks to choose
from.
With
the work of Geoff Neuman and his six string bass, Chris Morrison driving
the back beat with his drums, Shawn Eiferman's patented pop vocals and
acoustic guitar complete with the lead guitars and soulful vocals of
Marty Treider, Epstein's Mother creates an incredible musical experience
that leaves the listener hungry for more . Watch for big things from these
guys in the future. When our editor, Keavin Wiggins, heard Subtle for the
first time, his initial impression …. "Folks, we just heard a multi-platinum
album". All of us here at the underGROUND hope Keavin's prediction
holds true, because if any band deserves super-stardom it's Epstein's Mother.
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