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Sidekick Mafia - Self-released Kicking off their loooong-awaited disc with rockabilly kicker “Graveyard Love†is the first of many good moments here. It sets the tone with, quite possibly, the coolest verse of all time: Hey little baby I’m six feet down / Get you a shovel and dig around / Necrophiliate me while I’m fresh. One of Dallas’ most versatile bands, SM includes the sweet ballad “Natalie,†punk-thrasher “Memories In Dreams,†melancholy ode “Just Me†and the swingy rocker “Burnin’ Time.†Leader Justin Pickard’s vocals are stellar, and his guitar is crisp, fronting a great sounding mix with Brondon Esco’s drums and Matt Brannon’s bass and harmonies. The only drawback of the disc is that it’ll never compare to Sidekick’s live show, where Pickard’s charisma pours from the stage. Regardless, with catchy, inspired music decorated by some brilliant lyrics, this is one of the best CD’s of the year, locally or otherwise. Dallas’ rock and rollers Sidekick Mafia are a contradiction. “We play rock and roll. Not rock - but rock and roll,†guitarist Justin Pickard implores. Anyone who has caught a live show already knows that. Though they have some punk influences, their sound has evolved into some of the heaviest, fastest and tightest garage rock around. Not interested? They’ll throw down some rockabilly, or put a country or swing tilt on a roots rocker. Under the lights, Pickard proves to be one of the best vocalists in town, helped by Brannon’s perfect harmonizing. They don’t just yell, they sing, wonderfully - in key all the time. That’s one big hurdle - the next is songwriting. Catchy tunes are nice, but to add in crazy running base lines on top of Esco’s stunningly eclectic drum jams creates a feast for the senses. A 1000-watt psychedelic spotlight. Check out the artist's website: http://sidekickmafia.com Track List: 1. Graveyard Love 2. Numbers 3. Natalie 4. Memories in Dreams 5. Just Me 6. No Devotion 7. Burnin' Time 8. Smoke & Drink 9. ...To The Shores 10. When I Don't Care (Remind Me) 11. It's Been a Long Time Coming Other Genres:
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