Canadian trio, Heavy Jack, are pure rock and roll.  I haven’t listened to a new album in quite a while that made me feel like I was transported back to a time before I was even born but that’s how I felt when I listened to the group’s Multiply. 

The album kicks off with the high-energy track “Bushfire” that features a long guitar outro that you just don’t find too many places anymore.  I enjoyed it and was eager to hear more.  

“Blood Red Sun” is a drum-driven tune that borders on too repetitive but manages to work itself out in the end.

The third track, “What’s In a Name” is probably my favorite.  It reminds me of something but I just can’t figure it out.  Anyway the chord changes are really nice so it totally won me over.

The rest of the album proceeds pretty much the way you would expect.  Lead singer/guitarist, Ben, has a versatile voice that can sometimes remind you of Creedence Clearwater Revival right on through to Steven Tyler of Aerosmith (as is the case in “Moving On”). 

Here’s a tracklisting for the album:

1. Bushfire
2. Blood Red Son
3. Whats In A Name
4. Movin’ On
5. Jumpin Jack Flash
6. Bandits In The Night
7. Fly Away (Black Crow)
8. Peace Soldier

The group also did a cover of “Gloria” which you can listen to here.  I think the track features some really impressive guitar work.

If you would like to know more about Heavy Jack, visit their official website or their MySpace profile.  You can also pick up a copy of the album at CD Baby.

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Post from: Canadian Music News