Resurgence
Self-Released, 2022
8/10
An outfit spearheaded by the singer/songwriter and guitarist Sean McHargue and guitarist, mandolinist Daniel Solis, The Ransom Brothers now includes Phil Eckhardt on bass, Austin Wilson behind the drum kit and John Thomas handling fiddle for this well thought batch of Southern rock meets outlaw country sounds.
“Jesus Dancing” gets the listen off to a thick and rhythmic start, where soaring vocals and plenty of firm riffs populate the gritty yet melodic rock, and “Baby Doll” follows with playful organs and well timed harmonica that help cultivate a soulful appeal.
Further on, the soothing fiddle of “Back To Today” complements the agile piano and crisp drums of the country rocker, while “The Pot And The Kettle” thumps with a breezy quality that’s a bit dreamy, too.
Deeper still, “Fighting For Air” emits an intimate demeanor that’s quite lush, and “Black Flags” exits the listen with a loud, anthemic ruggedness that gets quite busy but is just so meticulously executed.
It’s not hard to think of legends like the Allman Brothers or the Marshall Tucker Band when listening to Resurgence, and the band’s meshing of country, roots, Americana, Southern and outlaw rock really do make for a unique and easily enjoyable record.
Travels well with: The Allman Betts Band- Down To The River; John Hiatt With The Jerry Douglas Band- Leftover Feelings