Joe Boyd - Driver (Agony & Ecstasy Records)
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| Joe Boyd - Driver |
Release Date: Out Now
Now, London based artist Joe Boyd
has an intriguing list of influences on his Facebook page. I defy anyone to
ignore an artist creating music influenced by the likes of Black Flag, Miles
Davis, The Beach Boys, Chet Baker and Jimi Hendrix. So latest single 'Driver'
has a lot to live up to and immediately see those influences seeping out of the
music. Edgy, pent-up guitars build the tension before the Jazzy drums roll in
and Boyd's smooth, West Coast inspired vocal swoons in to keep things from
boiling over....just. One influence not mentioned is that of Incubus and their
namesake singer Brandon Boyd which is where my mind and ears go when I hear
this track. The accompanying video makes for slightly uncomfortable viewing
like the most awkward video dating profile tape ever but by the time this song
reaches its climax you are already lost in the bluesy, jazzy, edgy rock'n'roll
with soul that Joe Boyd presents. Just goes to show that taking the right
ingredients can often come up with a delightful dish.
More information: https://www.facebook.com/joeboydmusic?fref=ts
Watch The Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fnji4RrK1PE&feature=youtu.be
Live Dates:
16th July - Jazz Cafe, London