The Ragged Kin – Before Spring

 

 

The Ragged Kin – Before Spring
Self released – 2021
Rock, Hard, Blues,
Rated: ****

Been waiting to see this release pop up. Mostly because one of the guitar players played in Phe before Phe became Phe and still featured five dubious dingbats. But this is different, this is rowdy blues, this is hard rock, this is southern influenced alternative rock, this is The Ragged Kin. The five from Helmond in the South of the Netherlands that make up The Ragged Kin recorded their debut album Before Spring during the first lockdown of the pandemic that started in 2020. Separately recorded in the rehearsal studio and mixed at home we are treated to eight bluesy rockers with a definite swing and swagger. You can just as easily perceive Allman Brothers influences as well as Stones, Doors or Cult. The starting point is always the blues, the blues rock and the scruffy and shuffling take on it. Soulful lead vocals brimming with character and a bass softly emphasizing a lot of melody. Tasteful guitarwork with supple solo efforts and effective drumming dominate this album that just never seems to falter; not just because of the ability of the players but also because of the well composed and warm compositions. Damn fine debut album and the perfect quiet storm Before Spring…

(Written by JK)

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