Album review: TYLA J PALLAS – Devil’s Supper (Electric Sitting)

October 4th, 2013 by jason

Tyla J Pallas - Devil's Supper

King Outlaw

Long before the “Pledge” method of making and releasing a non-major label album, Dogs D’Amour front man Tyla J Pallas had perfected his own cottage industry style of label- sleeve designing, producing and releasing endless amounts of decent solo albums without any interference from money obsessed record labels and you have to hand it to the man- his recorded output is nothing short of prolific.

Latest studio offering “Devil’s Supper (Electric Sitting)” effortlessly blends soul, blues, rock n roll and slight voodoo with his sharp lyrical talent and is nothing short of magnificent. On opening track “Love Is” there are some horns that are either Beatle like or Motownesque and I just cannot put my finger on it- great track though.

Tracks such as “Old Sins Cast Long Shadows “ and “That Someone” are typical Tyla fare, “Another Life” reminds me of “Hurt” era Johnny Cash, “Judas Christ” is sparse yet massive sounding whilst “It Ain’t Over Yet” is both bluesy and Johnny Thunders like in parts.

The early rock n roll of “Yeah (I Love you Baby)” and “Religion” sit nicely alongside the early ‘60’s RnB/Soul feel of single “Green Eyed Girl”. “The Meaning of Fortune” is a real hidden treasure, it reminds me of The Stones “Gimme Shelter” and I can’t help keep coming back to it, the acoustic version of “Judas Christ” is also very Keith Richards’ like vocally whilst “Wisdom” is pure Keef meets Cash.

The track which really sticks out, for me, is “All Alone Without Me And You” – judge it for yourself, it’s a classic. We are also treated to the almost hymnal “Ode to Jackie Leven”.

With “Devil’s Supper” Tyla isn’t breaking any moulds, but then again, why would he? His large and loyal fan base will absolutely love this album.

*****
Review by Nikk Gunns

Featured Artist: JOSH TAERK

Since early 2020 Josh has been entertaining us with exclusive monthly live sessions, streamed via Facebook.
In 2023 he signed a recording deal with Sony in Canada and released a new single on 15 September.

Next session: Sunday 1 December

Check out videos here: https://www.facebook.com/getreadytorockradio

David Randall presents a weekly show on Get Ready to ROCK! Radio, Sundays at 22:00 GMT, repeated on Mondays and Fridays), when he invites listeners to ‘Assume The Position’. The show signposts forthcoming gigs and tours and latest additions at getreadytorock.com. First broadcast on 20 October 2024.

UK Blues Broadcaster of the Year (2020 and 2021 Finalist) Pete Feenstra presents his weekly Rock & Blues Show on Tuesday at 19:00 GMT as part of a five hour blues rock marathon “Tuesday is Bluesday at GRTR!”. The show is repeated on Wednesdays at 22:00, Fridays at 20:00). This show was first broadcast 22 October 2024.

How to Listen Live?

Click the programming image at the top of the page (top right of page if using desktop)

Listen via Windows Media Player. Click or tap here and “open file”
Listen via other media player (eg. VLC) Click or tap here and “open file”

Get Ready to ROCK! Radio is also in iTunes under Internet Radio/Classic Rock
Listen in via the Tunein app and search for “Get Ready to ROCK!” and save as favourite.

More information and links at our radio website where you can listen again to shows via the presenter pages: getreadytorockradio.com

Power Plays w/c 28 October 2024

THE RASMUS Rest In Pieces (Better Noise Music)
THE PLAGUE What Else Can I Do (FiXT)
STAR CIRCUS Turn The Tide (indie)
DEFENCES Breathe It In (Long Branch Records)

Featured Albums w/c 28 October 2024

09:00-12:00 The Best of 2003-2023 (Melodic Rock)
12:00-13:00 The Best of 2003-2023 (Melodic Hard Rock)
14:00-16:00 The Best of 2003-2023 (Singer Songwriter)