New album by the US blues-rock power trio.
A blues-rock power trio from the US, Paul Lamb And The Detroit Breakdown have released three albums previously. The band have many live shows under their belts, both Stateside and in the UK, where they have regularly played, even gracing the stage at Glastonbury.
Musically, expect hard hitting rock with distorted riffs and a bluesy groove. Paul handles guitar duties and adds a gravelly lead vocal. He is flanked by Layla Hall on drums and backing vocals, along with Joey Spina on bass and vocals.
'When The Crown Hit The Ground' is a growling foot tapper, while 'Piece In The Middle East' sees the band crank up the pace and ferocity. The main difference between this power trio and the countless other blues rockers doing the circuit is the Detroit connection. 'High Decibel Call To Arms' features a strong funk groove mixed in with the bluesy riffs and vocals, as does 'Queen Charlene' and the James Brown-esque 'There Goes The Neighborhood'.
Joey Spina adds an extra dimension to the band's sound by stepping up to the microphone for the superb 'Feeling Young'. This acoustic ballad was my favourite on the album. It's very Joe Bonamassa-like, and Spina delivers it with style, harmonising exquisitely with Layla.
The market is a bit saturated with good blues rock acts at the moment, but Paul Lamb And The Detroit Breakdown have those extra elements which give them something a bit different. If you enjoy the genre, I'd recommend you give 'Ready Fire Aim' a shot.
James Gaden
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