Cherry White, a London based 4-piece seem to have mastered
that age old combination of hard hitting songs and sublime technical
musicality. Drawing from classic rock influences such as Fleetwood Mac
and The Raconteur’s, Cherry White have demonstrated they intend to rise
to the lofty heights of their genre defining heroes.
“Staring at the Sun” is a testament to their musical prowess
and draws on a breadth of influences that make it a must listen.
“Drifter” the lead single of the EP is a brooding swamp rock anthem showcasing
the feral nature of Donata’s vocals and Russell’s ferocious guitar licks.
Donata’s vocal tone is somewhere between Stevie Nicks and Siouxsie Sioux giving
it an anthemic quality reminiscent of 70s stadium rock. “Do It Better” helps to
cement Cherry White’s position as a band of the future reliant on the sounds of
the past. An air of post punk by way of Tango in the Night creates a
interesting mix of musicality and fierce lyricism. Cherry White is able to also
convey their musical message through a softer, acoustic approach. “Angel”
is one such song that evokes emotion through the thoughtful lyrics while still
standing up musically. The true star of the song being Ralph on bass,
showcasing a jazz element to his playing that lifts the song to another plain.
The next track, “7 Days” could easily be a prime time Van Halen track, it has
just the right amount of 80s shredding to make it truly enjoyable. In contrast
“Blue Eyes” is supple piece with a highly effective build up, ending on a
crescendo worthy of praise. On the theme of praise, “Staring At The Sun” the
final track on the EP is a masterful demonstration of eloquent song writing and
rhythmic technicality that further reinforces the transcendent quality of the
band.
Each song adheres to the preconceived notion of classic
blues rock but adds subtle twists to craft a truly unique sound. With anthems
more suitable for stadiums than dimly lit clubs, Cherry White is on course to
becoming a classic band in their own right .
Check them out at:
Twitter – cherrywhitegigs
Instagram – cherrywhitemusic
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