THE DAMNWELLS
Bastards Of The Beat (Sixthman)
Reviewed by Shaun Dale

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The Damnwells first made their name gigging around New York City, but they have an All American sound that's pure heartland. Call it Americana without the twang. Solid, guitar driven rock with hard edged pop hooks and a steady drive (provided by the former Whiskeytown rhythm section, drummer Steven Terry and bassist Ted Hudson). Alex Dezen writes and sings the songs over that formidable backbeat, while guitarist Dave Chernis fills every space with whatever's needed - every bit of whatever's needed and never a bit more.

Can you tell yet that I like this album very much? And I think this band will be very big?

Summer's coming, and radios across America are waiting for some great sunny day, top down sounds to travel with, fall in love over, sing along to. The Damnwells are ready to oblige.

Track List:

Assholes * What You Get * Kiss Catastrophe * I'll Be Around * Newborn History * I Will Keep The Bad Things From You * Sleepsinging * The Sound * The Lost Complaint * Electric Harmony * New Dehli * Star/Fool * Texas

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