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Rock and Roll was made for the
stage. The blazing lights, the pumping speakers, the
throngs of people screaming for more, there is nothing
like it.
The Cotton Soeterboek
Band has captured the energy of the live rock ‘n roll
experience on Twisted, their new album that's infused
with great hooks and inspired performances that reminds
you of what music used to be like. Blending British hard
rock from the 70's with Southern rock sensibilities, a
bit of blues and a touch of modern influences to create
rock and roll at its finest. They let their eclecticism
shine through out -- bringing in diverse elements that
differentiates them from other hard rock acts. This
fusion gives a distinct flavor to the entire album and
is a fresh take on the hard rock genre that started with
bands like Deep Purple and Whitesnake and is proudly
carried on with the Cotton Soeterboek band.
“Set Me Free”
starts off the album with distorted guitars and heavy
drums that embody the spirit of 70s rock giants. The
band captures the listener’s attention with soulful
vocals, a fiery solo and emotionally intense lyrics. The
melding of album oriented hard rock, blues and country
is evident in the upbeat and memorable chorus. When the
gritty “Pretty Maureen” comes in with stereo vocal
harmonies you know you’re in for a straight up rocker.
This song takes the album to a slightly darker level,
which continues into the title track “Twisted”. Once
again, we’re treated to crunching guitar riffs and a
catchy chorus that is peppered with a blues-rock
feel.
The rock ballads “Colorado” and the slower
“Leave Me Blue” both show a deeper sensitive side to the
Cotton Soeterboek Band. The chorus of “Colorado”
instantly sounds like a single; you can feel the emotion
in the descending vocal melody and heart felt lyrics.
The soulful piano and organ, along with the arpegiated
guitar lines, complete the bluesy feel in “Leave Me
Blue”. “Little Sister” leaves some nice spaces for the
bass and organ to shine through the gospel style
harmonies in the refrain. The band goes into a more
classic Southern rock feel with “Gold and Gray” and
“Still of the Night”, which invoke the musical
atmosphere of a roadhouse off some Alabama highway.
Their final song “The Game” starts heavy and raw, but
ends with the very heart of the Cotton Soeterboek Band’s
music -- a mix of genres with a bluesy-rock edge.
The Cotton Soeterboek Band’s Twisted is a must-have
album for the next generation of hard rock enthusiasts.
So sit back, close your eyes, and just
listen…
Kim Gardner
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