ROBB ROY is a 4 piece band that hails from Detroit, Michigan. The band members on this CD are: MICHAEL KUDREIKO [RIP]: Guitars, keyboard; GRAHAM STRACHAN-Vocals, percussion; JOHN COTTOS-Bass and DUANE HUFF: Drums.
This 2000 13 song CD was Produced and Mixed by Graham Strachan and Mastered by Jason Kuehn. After the death of Michael in 2016, the other members took a 8 year hiatus and are on the comeback trail.
CRAWL kicks off this CD with a screeching, distorted guitar as the band slowly kicks into the song, which happens to have a great melody. I like the punk touch it has, and it is a Sweet song.
HAPPY has all the hooks you need in a song. This song will, definitely, hit home with everyone. The song has a Matchbox 20 kind of feel that is bound to get to you.
ONLY YOU is quite a nice earful that is sweet. The lyrics and melody will stay in your head for days. Crank it up.
VITAMIN R has an interesting hypnotic guitar riff that will slowly creep up in your head and you will undoubtedly want more. This song is a MUST to hear.
RATS AND SNAKES has another interesting intro and then the band kicks in as they take on their own ride. I love the distorted sound in the song as the band doesn't miss a beat.
CLOUDMAKER is great from the very first note. The melody is strong as ever as the guitar riff is solid and the drums are right on target. The vocals have a gothic type sound on this one.
This band will have you wanting more. You can find them at: Reverbnation; Spotify, Facebook, Amazon, Soundclick, Graham Strachan Music Page, Last.fm. and Allmusic. Please search them out, they are well worth it. Rock On, Jim Allford [www.steelnotesmagazine.com]
