Dirty Honey are the latest band to hang their flag on the retro rock bandwagon. Unlike most of them however, who go down the Zeppelin route, Dirty Honey are putting their own stamp on heavy 70’s grooves with a modern twist. They recently completed a co-headline tour with Mammoth WVH, and they showed what a killer live act they are. In fact, both bands just relied on killer tunes with no stage gimmicks.
California Dreamin’ opens up the album in kick ass style with a heavy melodic monster that should get the groove muscle throbbing. Mark Labelle has a stunning voice and The Wire sees him really letting it rip with his unreal range, and John Motto’s guitar adds that little spice. Tied Up has a deep Southern fried riff and groove with a funky undertone. Take My Hand has the biggest retro vibe so far with a killer monster riff and hook. Gypsy is my favourite track as it has an infectious riff and groove that will have your toe tappin’, couple that with a monster hook and chorus and we have a winner winner chicken dinner. The funk returns with No Warning and this is the only track with a hint of Zeppelin, but mostly Black Crowes vibes. Simple big fat chords announce the arrival of The Morning, and the guitars remind me of AC/DC somewhat. Last track Another Last Time is thick southern blues goodness with a killer vocal. There you have it, rock n’ roll is alive and well in young bands like this, and everything is looking good for the future.
9/10 from the Grooveman.
