Bounce
VizzTone, 2019
8/10
A blue rock super trio from Montreal, Paul DesLauriers is joined by Sam Harrisson on drums and Alec McElcheran on bass for the 13 tracks- 12 originals plus a cover of Peter Green’s “Jumpin’ At Shadows- on this follow up to their esteemed 2016 album, Relentless
After the brief ambient opener “Here We Go”, “It’s All On You” dives headfirst into strong blues riffage and firm vocals from DesLauriers on the rhythmic and memorable tune.
Further along, “Happy Wasting Time With You” offers a soulful bar rocker with a punchy feel, while “Driving Me Insane” displays guitar acrobatics in the groove friendly atmosphere. The album highlight, “Picked A Bad Day”, with JP Soars, finds a nice place to reside between melodic and gritty with a chorus you won’t soon forget.
Towards the end, “Feeling All Kinds Of Good” recruits a rockabilly spirit in the danceable rocker, and “Waiting On You” ends the listen with warm guitars and organs on the powerful and emotive exit.
A must if you’re a fan of intricate guitar sounds and, of course, sturdy blues rock, DesLauriers and company deliver the sort of quality music we’re used to from the VizzTone label on this impressive outing.
Travels well with: Ben Levin- Before Me; Terry Hanck- I Still Get Excited