Music these days is a constantly changing medium. Whether it is how it’s presented, how you listen to it or even the prevalent style of the day, it can be difficult to keep up with it all. What hasn’t changed it that the blues is still going strong. In the 2010s, acts such as Benjamin Booker, Gary Clark, Jr. and My Goodness have been keeping the blues alive with their own brand of rock, evoking sounds of the past. The Record Company seems like they’ll be keeping the trend going with their new album Give It Back To You.
There’s a certain vintage tone coming from this band out of The City Of Angels; you can sense a distinct delta blues influence. A whole lot of rhythm as well makes The Record Company’s sound infectious. Chris Vos croons with incredible range while ripping it on guitar. Alex Stiff holds it down on bass and backing guitar. Marc Cazorla is the backbone on drums while showcasing pristine skills on piano.
The production quality on Give It Back To You has such an old school sound, it makes me wonder if the album was recorded using analog equipment. I guess you’ll just have to ask the band. While you muster up the gumption, check out my top tracks off of the Album Of The Week.
You can hear that twang coming through on “Off The Ground,” a loner’s tale about self-realization and rising above. A jumping beat anchors “Feels So Good” and it’s contagious — an excellent example of how The Record Company’s new album can make you dance. “This Crooked City” is a ballad with a catchy chorus accented by Vos playing slide. Another track with that deep tone is “On The Move,” with its background harmonica making it stand out.
The Record Company will celebrate the release of Give It Back To You in their hometown of Los Angeles at The Echoplex on Friday, February 12. When it comes out next week, grab a copy of the new album from one of the best up and coming bands from the West Coast.
