{"product_id":"ember-brothers-cd","title":"The Ember Brothers CD","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThe Ember Brothers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Ember Brothers are a relatively young band formed by Roy Kay (vocals and guitar) and Robin Cady (double bass), both from the Roy Kay Trio.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThey are joined by John Olufs on guitar and Eddie Martinez on drums.  The four of them also play in the Starjays.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith such a bunch of talented guys, I wasn’t too afraid about what I’d find on this platter. And boy was I right!\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe quartet delivers a solid set of thirteen highly melodic songs with vocal harmonies reminiscent of the Everly Brothers.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe whole collection is enhanced by the jazz-influenced guitar that takes things to a whole new level and thus, creates a very unique and swinging sound.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eSome songs are more Rockabilly oriented but always remain bouncy, with light drums, mostly a brushed snare.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eOthers have a slight 1960s feel.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eJealousy, to name but one, sounds a bit like the missing link between the Roy Kay Combo and The Margraves, with a twangy guitar and assorted percussions.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe whole thing is always surprising and never predictable, with unusual structures and superb arrangements.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe band doesn’t seem to care about falling in one specific genre and looks very happy to incorporate every kind of reference and style to build their own sound.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eBy doing that, they’re not that far from what Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys achieved with Turntable Matinee, namely create a roots-oriented yet modern brand of music.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eI couldn’t recommend this album enough.\u003c\/em\u003e  \u003cstrong\u003eFred “Virgil” Turgis (The Rockabilly Chronicle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTracklist\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHey Midnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLonesome Last Night\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFight My Lover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinking Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTumblin’ Down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCast A Wish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJealousy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDanger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSomething Strange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eI’m Here\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTruly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSings The Devil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeft To Wander\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","brand":"Ember Brothers","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54208694944073,"sku":"0787269115590","price":8.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/3427\/9753\/files\/ember_brothers_cd.jpg?v=1776343758","url":"https:\/\/www.raucousrecords.com\/products\/ember-brothers-cd","provider":"Raucous Records","version":"1.0","type":"link"}