Bandits Live At The Power Station
Self-Released, 2019
8/10
Listen to Bandits Live At The Power Station
Recorded live at New York City’s legendary Power Station, the trio of Bandits On The Run offer us a quick listen of fan favorites on this hook heavy, vocally harmonic and instantly charming affair.
“Potted Plant” starts the listen with soothing cello as vocal harmonies settle in to the nostalgic folk atmosphere that also embraces Latin influences, and “Sweet Thing” follows with playful picking as ultra-melodic vocals invade the warm rhythms and intricate interplay.
The last 2 tracks offer “Cowboy On The Run”, where a vintage feel and more forceful guitars make this the EP standout, and “Back To Black”, an Amy Winehouse tune, ends with plucked cello in the harmonic and gorgeous reworking that does justice to the original.
An outfit who spent their formative years busking in NYC subways, the hard work has certainly paid off in spades as Bandits On The Run recently toured Europe and are seeing plenty of praise internationally. This strong EP, recorded in their preferred environment, i.e. unplugged, live and with only their unique chemistry that binds pop, folk, soul and punk guiding them, is a fitting way to end out a banner year indeed.
Travels well with: The Lumineers- The Lumineers; Sylvan Esso- Sylvan Esso