ROBERT JON & THE WRECK
''RHYTHM OF THE ROAD EP''
JUNE 8 2013
22:16
1 Rhythm Of The Road 04:00
2 Georgia Mud 03:40
3 Don't Let The Fire Burn Out 03:27
4 Breaker 03:37
5 Back Around 03:04
6 Water 04:25
REVIEW
By George Ward, bluesrockreview.com
Rhythm of the Road is the latest six track EP from Californian blues rock troupe, Robert Jon & The Wreck. The band is familiar with packing a punch whether they’re performing live or hooked up in the studio. And this album has that punchy attitude all over it.
The first track “Rhythm of the Road” combines an abrasive guitar tone with a similarly coarse bass and drum section. Robert Jon Burrison has the pump in his voice that can overlay such a backing and not be made to feel insignificant. That same gritty tone continues throughout the EP, but really seems to come alive and peak in the second track “Georgia Mud.” The riff making hits the spot and the chorus is enough to get you humming along.
The rest of the album follows the same gritty path, big lead, big rhythm, big sound. Previous works by the band have shown they have the scope to mix up the dynamics of a tune and not always go heavy, but this vigorous EP is built for the road and all the live shows that follow.
ABOUT THE BAND
BY OFFICIAL WEBSITE
music, miles, and whiskey...
Reigning from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck are taking the Southern Rock sound established on the East Coast and bringing it to the West Coast. These 5 Californian’s: Robert Jon Burrison (Vocals/Guitar), Kristopher Butcher (Vocals/Guitar), Andrew Espantman (Drums), Steve Maggiora (Vocals/Keys), Dave Pelusi (Vocals/Bass), live by three simple words…music, miles, and whiskey.
This quintet began their musical journey together in February 2013. Within 6 months the band had not only embarked on a national tour, but also released their debut EP, “Rhythm of the Road,” produced by Warren Huart (The Fray, Aerosmith), engineered by Philip Allen (Adele), and mastered by Robert Vosgien (Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt) at Swing House Studios in Hollywood. This new, and even edgier material has simply added more fuel to the fire that Robert Jon & The Wreck ignite while performing. Audiences nationwide have crammed venues, salivating over a band that is determined to not miss the mark. This sharpshooter like mentality was fully recognized when Robert Jon & The Wreck won the title of “Best Live Band” at the 2013 Orange County Music Awards, along with nominations in the categories of “Best Rock,” and “Best Blues.”
Fueled by this success, the Wreck took to the road delivering fierce performances, emblazoned with commitment and dripping in a rawness that’s impossible to fake. Simply put, it is difficult to ignore when these five musicians take the stage. Little wonder they have made an impact on audiences across the USA and Europe, where they’ve played a run of sold-out shows and proudly shared bills with talent the likes of Billy Sheehan (Steve Vai, David Lee Roth), Rodney Atkins, Andy Grammar, Black Stone Cherry and RIVAL SONS.
They returned to the studio in summer of 2014 in-between tours to record their debut album, produced by Warren Huart (The Fray, Aerosmith), at the legendary Sunset Sound Studios (Led Zeppelin, Prince, The Doors) in Hollywood, CA. Recording the 10 track album, “Glory Bound” live from the floor with minimal overdubs, the band found their sound and strength in their songs. “Glory Bound” was released on February 24, 2015 and is now available on all major digital media outlets, as well as physically via their online store or at Creme Tangerine Records in Costa Mesa, CA..
Over the past two years, the band has played notable festivals, along with their self-booked tour including SXSW, performances at Vans Warped Tour, Country Thunder headlined by Keith Urban & Brad Paisley, River Roots Live headlined by Los Lonely Boys and Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Chinook Fest ’13 and ’14 with Sturgill Simpson and The Silent Comedy, and Rocklahoma headlined by Linkin Park, Godsmack and Tesla.
With their new album "Glory Bound" now available, and a 6 country multi-national tour currently underway, consider this your fair warning, and prepare yourselves to get wrecked by the lion-strength energy behind the ever-growing beast… ROBERT JON & THE WRECK.
WEBSITE
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''RHYTHM OF THE ROAD EP''
JUNE 8 2013
22:16
1 Rhythm Of The Road 04:00
2 Georgia Mud 03:40
3 Don't Let The Fire Burn Out 03:27
4 Breaker 03:37
5 Back Around 03:04
6 Water 04:25
REVIEW
By George Ward, bluesrockreview.com
Rhythm of the Road is the latest six track EP from Californian blues rock troupe, Robert Jon & The Wreck. The band is familiar with packing a punch whether they’re performing live or hooked up in the studio. And this album has that punchy attitude all over it.
The first track “Rhythm of the Road” combines an abrasive guitar tone with a similarly coarse bass and drum section. Robert Jon Burrison has the pump in his voice that can overlay such a backing and not be made to feel insignificant. That same gritty tone continues throughout the EP, but really seems to come alive and peak in the second track “Georgia Mud.” The riff making hits the spot and the chorus is enough to get you humming along.
The rest of the album follows the same gritty path, big lead, big rhythm, big sound. Previous works by the band have shown they have the scope to mix up the dynamics of a tune and not always go heavy, but this vigorous EP is built for the road and all the live shows that follow.
ABOUT THE BAND
BY OFFICIAL WEBSITE
music, miles, and whiskey...
Reigning from Southern California, Robert Jon & The Wreck are taking the Southern Rock sound established on the East Coast and bringing it to the West Coast. These 5 Californian’s: Robert Jon Burrison (Vocals/Guitar), Kristopher Butcher (Vocals/Guitar), Andrew Espantman (Drums), Steve Maggiora (Vocals/Keys), Dave Pelusi (Vocals/Bass), live by three simple words…music, miles, and whiskey.
This quintet began their musical journey together in February 2013. Within 6 months the band had not only embarked on a national tour, but also released their debut EP, “Rhythm of the Road,” produced by Warren Huart (The Fray, Aerosmith), engineered by Philip Allen (Adele), and mastered by Robert Vosgien (Smashing Pumpkins, No Doubt) at Swing House Studios in Hollywood. This new, and even edgier material has simply added more fuel to the fire that Robert Jon & The Wreck ignite while performing. Audiences nationwide have crammed venues, salivating over a band that is determined to not miss the mark. This sharpshooter like mentality was fully recognized when Robert Jon & The Wreck won the title of “Best Live Band” at the 2013 Orange County Music Awards, along with nominations in the categories of “Best Rock,” and “Best Blues.”
Fueled by this success, the Wreck took to the road delivering fierce performances, emblazoned with commitment and dripping in a rawness that’s impossible to fake. Simply put, it is difficult to ignore when these five musicians take the stage. Little wonder they have made an impact on audiences across the USA and Europe, where they’ve played a run of sold-out shows and proudly shared bills with talent the likes of Billy Sheehan (Steve Vai, David Lee Roth), Rodney Atkins, Andy Grammar, Black Stone Cherry and RIVAL SONS.
They returned to the studio in summer of 2014 in-between tours to record their debut album, produced by Warren Huart (The Fray, Aerosmith), at the legendary Sunset Sound Studios (Led Zeppelin, Prince, The Doors) in Hollywood, CA. Recording the 10 track album, “Glory Bound” live from the floor with minimal overdubs, the band found their sound and strength in their songs. “Glory Bound” was released on February 24, 2015 and is now available on all major digital media outlets, as well as physically via their online store or at Creme Tangerine Records in Costa Mesa, CA..
Over the past two years, the band has played notable festivals, along with their self-booked tour including SXSW, performances at Vans Warped Tour, Country Thunder headlined by Keith Urban & Brad Paisley, River Roots Live headlined by Los Lonely Boys and Robert Randolph and the Family Band and Chinook Fest ’13 and ’14 with Sturgill Simpson and The Silent Comedy, and Rocklahoma headlined by Linkin Park, Godsmack and Tesla.
With their new album "Glory Bound" now available, and a 6 country multi-national tour currently underway, consider this your fair warning, and prepare yourselves to get wrecked by the lion-strength energy behind the ever-growing beast… ROBERT JON & THE WRECK.
WEBSITE
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