JIM DONOVAN AND THE SUN KING WARRIORS has always been a band that makes their sparks fly at every show they do. This Pittsburgh, Pa band has been around for quite some time and is noted for their very high energy shows. Jim Donovan is noted for spending time as the drummer for Rusted Root.
The band is: Jim Donovan-Lead vocals, rhythm guitar; Kevin McDonald- Lead and rhythm guitar, backing vocals; Dan Murphy-Guitars, mandolin, harmonica, backing vocals, Kent Tonkin-Bass, backing vocals, Bryan Fazio-Congas, percussion and Joe Marini-Drums, backing vocals. This 9 song album was Produced, Recorded and Mixed by Sean McDonald.
OFF THE GROUND kicks off this album with a super funky bass line as the band comes into the song loud and heavy. The band brings you in and out in the song as they bounce back and forth from the funky bass pattern into the super heavy guitar riff and more. What an epic song to start out with. WOW! They will surely blow you away.I love it.
NO TIME DYING has a whiplash sound for the intro as the vocals flow simple in the song. The band kicks in once again with the super great solid sound. The band is spot on for every note. Turn it up LOUD. So, so sweet. THE HORIZON has a mellow flowing sound during the intro as the band creeps in with a laid back guitar vibe that will just carry you away to another time and place. Just lay back and enjoy the ride.
RIGHT INTO YOUR LOVE has a sweet popish feel as the guitar and bass play in unison with each other in the song. The melody and lyrics is a very strong one as you can just feel this song just get into heart and head. I love it. WHEN THE RAIN COMES once again shows you the really heavy sound of the band, which I'm quite sure they are noted for.
This song is superb in every way you can think of. Check it for yourself. REVIVAL DRUMS brings that amazing album to an end. This is a drummer's dream band as they pound their hearts away just for you to hear. Amazing. I'd like to THANK JIM for being in touch with me. You can find the band at: Facebook, Deezer, Pandora, Spotify and other sites. ROCK ON, JIM ALLFORD [STEEL NOTES MAGAZINE.]
