The House That Dirt Built

by The Heavy

Overview

Bands that look to the '60s and '70s for inspiration are nothing new in the realm of rock music -- it seems every year, a new group appears that sounds like they thoroughly studied and regurgitated their parents' album collection. But when you find a band that manages to recall vintage sounds of the past and also put its own unique spin on the proceedings, then you've found something special. And that's exactly what the Heavy accomplish on their sophomore full-length, 2009's House That Dirt Built. Borrowing equally from garage rock and soul sounds from yesteryear (as well as merging in hip-hop beats, to boot), House That Dirt Built is one mightily impressive musical magic carpet ride. Singer Kelvin Swaby has the whole Rob Tyner/soul thang down pat (as evidenced by such ditties as "Love Like That"), and his bandmates keep pace throughout, with explosive rockers ("Oh No! Not You Again!"), Jack White-meets-James Brown grooves ("How You Like Me Now"), and a lush sonic sign-off ("Stuck"). Vintage rock revival done right. ~ Greg Prato

Product Details

Release Date:	10/13/2009
Label:	Counter Records
UPC:	5021392572123
Rank:	56900

Tracks

1. [Untitled]
2. Oh No! Not You Again!!
3. How You Like Me Now?
4. Sixteen
5. Short Change Hero
6. No Time
7. Long Way from Home
8. Cause for Alarm
9. Love Like That
10. What You Want Me to Do?
11. Stuck

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Heavy   Primary Artist
Shingai Shoniwa   Vocals
Chris Ellul   Drums
Spencer Page   Bass
Leah Symons   Vocals

Technical Credits

Jim Abbiss   Producer,Mixing
The Heavy   Mixing,Composer,Producer