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And they do so with a clear, unmistakable message: Rock'n'Roll is on the agenda!
Oh yes, the opener "Fire your Guns" reveals which continent the guys come from. It strongly resembles Airbourne, AC/DC, and Rose Tattoo.
One immediately thinks of something new from Down Under.
But far from it! Down Under, in this case, is Down-Germany, specifically the town of Zweibrücken.
Because that’s where the guys around frontman Angus Dersim are from. And as mentioned at the beginning, the album hits hard in the vein of the aforementioned and well-known bands.
And the group does this exceptionally well. This has often been a tightrope walk for bands trying to navigate this genre. Specifically, the vocals can quickly take on a somewhat forced-sounding "AC/DC" attitude.
That is definitely not the case with Blackbird, in my opinion.
The voice of singer and guitarist Angus Dersim comes across as very authentic.
Even though the mentioned opener and, for example, "Ride with the Rockers" show clear influences from Airbourne, the following tracks also present somewhat different sounds that sometimes lean more towards US rock.
"Devils Soul" personally reminds me a bit of the US rockers Buckcherry.
The album does have its small lulls, but overall, it feels quite cohesive and homogeneous. There’s no real boredom.
The guys also don’t annoy with endless guitar solos, but rather focus on the essentials like catchy guitar riffs along with hooklines that are well-supported by gang vocals.
The solid work on the drums provides the necessary drive.
The production and mastering are contemporary.
Personally, I might have wished for a touch more dirtiness in the band's style. At some points on the record, I find the sound to be a bit overproduced and slightly opaque. However, that is certainly a matter of personal taste.
Nevertheless, the album is cleanly and professionally produced,
there's nothing to complain about.
Musically, it’s certainly nothing brand new, but who wants that anyway?
Rock'n'Roll is simply Rock'n'Roll and has always been Rock'n'Roll. Period.
Absolutely solid debut from a band that will surely bring the house down live!
The last song is titled: Right to Rock.
Clear thing: They definitely have that, no doubt about it!
TomB.
