LOUIE & THE FLASHBOMBS is a six piece rock band that hails from Milwaukee, Ohio. You'll love this band if you're into the '70's alternative rock feel that was based out of New York City. The band is: Louie Lucchesi-Vocals; Mike Benign-Guitar, vocals; Al Hildenbrand-Guitar, vocals; Matt Meixner-Keyboards, vocals; Paul Biemann-Bass, vocals and Bo Conlon-Drums, vocals.
This 12 cd was Produced by Mike Benign and Mixed by Shane Hochsteller and Mastered by Carl Saff. 12 OR 13 WEEKS starts off this CD which reminds of the band, The Rumour, which was a great band from the early '80's. I must admit, they sound great to me.
READY NOT READY has a slow beat that is right on the money. I must admit, this song is quite powerful. Give it a listen. DOWN DOWN UP is supercool with a great bass intro that is cool. I think there is a taste of Blondie in this song. UNAPOLOGETIC is a soulful song that has a David Bowie feel as the band is as powerful as ever. The lead guitar has quite a different sound on this song.
PALM OF MY HAND definitely has a TOP 40 feel with a very clever melody that will definitely get in your head, I must admit, the band reminds me a lot of "T. ROTH & ANOTHER PRETTY FACE", which is quite a statement coming from me.I'M SO GLAD I DIDN'T GO AWAY is a great way to end this CD. The song is really decent, too. I, actually, think this band is supercool.Check them out. You can find the band at: Bandcamp. You tube, Pandora, Spotify, Deezer and other sites. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [STEEL NOTES MAGAZINE.]
