From The Headache To The Heartache
Self-Released, 2020
9/10
Listen From The Headache To The Heartache
Canada’s Confusionaires aren’t your run of the mill rockabilly band, and From The Headache To The Heartache isn’t your typical heart on your sleeve album. Rather, the trio offer both twangy sounds and punk fueled energy in their also blues and vintage rock’n’roll flavored formula on this lively sophomore album.
“Many Miles To Go Go” gets the listen off to an impressive start with spirited rockabilly, where raw vocals are met with plenty of melodies and deft slide guitar, and this strong musicianship continues to the county influenced rocker “Blue For Two”, as well as the surf rock of “I Like Cars”.
In the middle, “Romantic Mystery” gallops with a rural spirit amid some of the best singing present, while “Graveyard Shift At The Rumor Mill” moves with a bit of mystery in its textured, instrumental climate. “Crazy Is Just What I Do”, the album’s best, then resides in retro-rock territory with no shortage of gritty melody.
Near the end, “I Got A Heart” swaggers with a rootsy display of swinging energy, and “Sometimes I’m Bad” finishes off the listen rugged and tuneful, where the trio’s dynamic chemistry makes an indelible mark.
A record that just begs to be heard live, there isn’t a moment here that isn’t exciting and infectious as Confusionaires tip their hats to the past with some of today’s best rockabilly.
Travels well with: The Beaumonts- This Is Austin; The Neptunas- Mermaid A Go Go