Electric Sister
We were recently sent through details of Electric Sister, a hard rock band from Oakland, to see what we thought. Having already scored a support slot with none other than Black Label Society, the band have been riding high since the release of The Lost Art Of Rock & Roll. Drawing influence from the best of classic rock, punk and metal, Electric Sister attack songs without restraint and as such, have developed a reputation as a live act to get out there and see. Based on this, I figured I should check out their music to see if it matched up!
Opening with New Mother Earth I found myself immediately blown away by the sound these guys have got, it’s quite simply immense! Hammering guitar lines and pounding bass rhythms are combined with solid drums and soaring vocal lines, the whole mix forming something which you want to play louder and louder until you’re literally being propelled away from the speakers. Funky yet crunchy throughout, this is one hell of an introduction to a band and goes to show how it is they’ve managed to land the supporting slots which they have! If you’re looking for an album with one of the most almighty opening tracks you’re ever going to hear, full of catchy hooks and guitar lines which will leave you a gibbering mess on the floor – this is it!
I Want It All continues the theme of the album with aplomb, opening hard and heavy once again before stripping the track back to some drums and those gravelly vocals. There’s a real feeling of the live scene on this track and it’s something which I can imagine gets live crowds going positively mental to! Full of guitar licks which would make any rock band jealous, vocal lines which will leave you sitting back in awe and drums powerful enough to shake your ribcage out of your chest, once again the band seem intent on destruction – and that’s before you even consider the solo which they throw into the mix! As if to show there’s still more left, The Leper comes in next and once again draws you in from the moment it begins. Slowing the pace down to further accentuate the heavy raw guitar lines which fill your ears, this is another example of a band who know what they want and are out to get it! Roving between relatively simple riffs and darkened down moments which make you question what’s going to come, there’s surprise after surprise running through the song, keeping you engaged and wanting to hear more! Leading almost perfectly into Monster Girl, you’re soon treated to more, and boy is it worth the wait. Funky guitar lines back up the hard hitting vocals whilst the simple yet effective drums make it something you want to move along to, throwing into a catchy chorus to really get you going and singing along.
Goddess seems to signal a moment of change on the album, opening with a duelling guitar line which throws you into a pit of raw riffs, the track seems darker than the ones before whilst still holding all of the power which you’ve become so accustomed to. Powerful from the off, this is another track which is going to realise its full potential on the live scene, whipping live crowds into a frenzy along with the distorted yet melodic mix. The Lost Art of Rock and Roll changes all of the darkness though and once again shines a spotlight firmly on the track at hand, opening fast, funky and firmly footed in the realms of rock. Catchy and melodic yet retaining a sense of rawness through the track, this is another one which is going to grab your attention and not let you off the hook until you’ve savoured every single moment of the track. Full to the brim with guitar lines, powerful bass lines which are kept high in the mix, pounding drums and of course, those vocals, the whole mix works as a unit rather than being a group of people playing their own thing. Thrown in the guitar solo once again and this has to be a highpoint of the album for sure – be sure to check this one out!
Rock Is Religion doesn’t hold any release from the hammering tracks gone by, once again launching straight into a catchy mix of guitar lines and hooks catchy enough to satisfy an entire stadium of Kiss fans. Chanting the vocals out at you, this is one of those tracks which you could imagine the bands peers performing as an encore, it’s got that feel good factor to it which the whole crowd is going to love and want to hear again and again! As if to throw a spanner into the works though, Echo Park suddenly slows everything down and sits you firmly back in your seat. Slow, acoustic and melodic, this marks a serious turning point on the album which at first you’re going to question, but let it flow over you and you soon realise that this calm is welcome, it’s like a brief respite from the raw power which has come before it. Soft and emotional, this is a moment to reflect on the album, and a moment which I enjoyed!
Closing the album with City Of Night you’re not allowed to remain calm for long, once again throwing down into a pit of hammering guitar lines and funky bass rhythms – this track is massive! Almost saving the best for last, this has to be my personal favourite from the album – the catchy chorus one which you can sing along to, the guitar line making you want to be able to play, the drums pounding into your soul and the entire mix just grabbing you and taking you along for the ride.
Electric Sister are firmly on my radar now, and I sincerely hope they get over to this country to tour as they’re going to breathe a breath of fresh air into a scene which can so often become stale and mass produced – this is anything but! Raw and powerful whilst still managing to keep a sense of melody running firmly through everything, this is an album which you need to hear! Soaring guitar solos, awesome vocals, pounding drums and enough bass to raise the dead, it’s all here, and I suggest you get on and listen to it!
To find out more about Electric Sister, check out their Facebook page HERE.
Opening with New Mother Earth I found myself immediately blown away by the sound these guys have got, it’s quite simply immense! Hammering guitar lines and pounding bass rhythms are combined with solid drums and soaring vocal lines, the whole mix forming something which you want to play louder and louder until you’re literally being propelled away from the speakers. Funky yet crunchy throughout, this is one hell of an introduction to a band and goes to show how it is they’ve managed to land the supporting slots which they have! If you’re looking for an album with one of the most almighty opening tracks you’re ever going to hear, full of catchy hooks and guitar lines which will leave you a gibbering mess on the floor – this is it!
I Want It All continues the theme of the album with aplomb, opening hard and heavy once again before stripping the track back to some drums and those gravelly vocals. There’s a real feeling of the live scene on this track and it’s something which I can imagine gets live crowds going positively mental to! Full of guitar licks which would make any rock band jealous, vocal lines which will leave you sitting back in awe and drums powerful enough to shake your ribcage out of your chest, once again the band seem intent on destruction – and that’s before you even consider the solo which they throw into the mix! As if to show there’s still more left, The Leper comes in next and once again draws you in from the moment it begins. Slowing the pace down to further accentuate the heavy raw guitar lines which fill your ears, this is another example of a band who know what they want and are out to get it! Roving between relatively simple riffs and darkened down moments which make you question what’s going to come, there’s surprise after surprise running through the song, keeping you engaged and wanting to hear more! Leading almost perfectly into Monster Girl, you’re soon treated to more, and boy is it worth the wait. Funky guitar lines back up the hard hitting vocals whilst the simple yet effective drums make it something you want to move along to, throwing into a catchy chorus to really get you going and singing along.
Goddess seems to signal a moment of change on the album, opening with a duelling guitar line which throws you into a pit of raw riffs, the track seems darker than the ones before whilst still holding all of the power which you’ve become so accustomed to. Powerful from the off, this is another track which is going to realise its full potential on the live scene, whipping live crowds into a frenzy along with the distorted yet melodic mix. The Lost Art of Rock and Roll changes all of the darkness though and once again shines a spotlight firmly on the track at hand, opening fast, funky and firmly footed in the realms of rock. Catchy and melodic yet retaining a sense of rawness through the track, this is another one which is going to grab your attention and not let you off the hook until you’ve savoured every single moment of the track. Full to the brim with guitar lines, powerful bass lines which are kept high in the mix, pounding drums and of course, those vocals, the whole mix works as a unit rather than being a group of people playing their own thing. Thrown in the guitar solo once again and this has to be a highpoint of the album for sure – be sure to check this one out!
Rock Is Religion doesn’t hold any release from the hammering tracks gone by, once again launching straight into a catchy mix of guitar lines and hooks catchy enough to satisfy an entire stadium of Kiss fans. Chanting the vocals out at you, this is one of those tracks which you could imagine the bands peers performing as an encore, it’s got that feel good factor to it which the whole crowd is going to love and want to hear again and again! As if to throw a spanner into the works though, Echo Park suddenly slows everything down and sits you firmly back in your seat. Slow, acoustic and melodic, this marks a serious turning point on the album which at first you’re going to question, but let it flow over you and you soon realise that this calm is welcome, it’s like a brief respite from the raw power which has come before it. Soft and emotional, this is a moment to reflect on the album, and a moment which I enjoyed!
Closing the album with City Of Night you’re not allowed to remain calm for long, once again throwing down into a pit of hammering guitar lines and funky bass rhythms – this track is massive! Almost saving the best for last, this has to be my personal favourite from the album – the catchy chorus one which you can sing along to, the guitar line making you want to be able to play, the drums pounding into your soul and the entire mix just grabbing you and taking you along for the ride.
Electric Sister are firmly on my radar now, and I sincerely hope they get over to this country to tour as they’re going to breathe a breath of fresh air into a scene which can so often become stale and mass produced – this is anything but! Raw and powerful whilst still managing to keep a sense of melody running firmly through everything, this is an album which you need to hear! Soaring guitar solos, awesome vocals, pounding drums and enough bass to raise the dead, it’s all here, and I suggest you get on and listen to it!
To find out more about Electric Sister, check out their Facebook page HERE.