The Dead Copycats — the name alone provokes introspection and perhaps a few assumptions.
What I get from it is that the band is trying to convey the fact that the idea of being an act which is copying someone else, is dead in their estimation.
With the exception of doing a fine job of covering the Led Zeppelin track "Since I've Been Loving You," they live up to their name in my assessment, if in fact the interpretation fits. Either way it does not matter, I like this band.
On their self-titled debut, Jessica Braun (vocals), Will Rossano (guitar), Angela Webster (drums) and Jay Foote (bass) put together a forceful and emotive statement.
Braun is dripping with sexy overtones and feeling on every song (note "Alone" and "Pleading" for instance) while the band behind her takes the nod and supports her at every twist and turn that the lyrics have to offer. Rossano plays some very quick, snappy runs on his six-string, nothing complicated mind you; it is simple straight ahead no crap rock 'n' roll that suits the vocalist just fine thank you. Webster and Foote follow that lead on the bottom end, producing a solid framework to build everything on.
It all comes together quite nicely for these Dead Copycats and their exciting rock music. It is not mainstream music by any stretch of the imagination, call it what you will, indie rock, alternative rock, whatever, I found it unsullied and appealing.
Now how about that cover? What can I say? Ummm ... very colorful and not too sure what it is supposed to mean but 'nuff said. I guess the band can answer that question so defer any inquiries to them, por favor.
Bands like the Dead Copycats offer listeners an alternative to major label glossy pinups and "American Idol"-like rubbish. This listener appreciates that kind of relief. They are in the United States, and right in New York City, and they have it going on if you like to rock!
This is the kind of talent that audiences wanting to hear the latest indie bands will snap up like candy off the shelf. Check them out.
Keith "MuzikMan" Hannaleck of Adams offers up his best-listening bets as a regular contributor to iBerkshires. For more reviews, www.muzikreviews.com.
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