EP review: SILVEROLLER – At Dawn
Bandcamp [Release date 01.03.24]
Silveroller announced their presence last year with a line-up of respected blues guitarist Aaron Keylock joined by drummer Joe Major, bassist Tadhg Bean Bradley, organist Ross Munro and a real vocal find in Jonnie Hodson. Boy, can he put some passion into the blues based hard rock on this debut six song EP!
As the band say of this release, “We’re so proud to present our debut record to the world. For one reason or another, this collection of songs hasn’t been easy to get out to you, like many bands before us, a lot has stood in the way.
But now, without restraints, we’re glad that you’re finally able to hear them. We hope you dig what you hear, and that you come with us on the ride! We wanted to record a snap shot of who we were at the time we went into the studio and we can’t wait to get out on the road and play these songs live.” The last part they have done as they supported De Wolff on their UK dates in March.
Part of Silveroller’s appeal is that they take the classic sound of bands like Free and the Black Crowes, then add their own musical stamp, none more so than on the opener ‘Black Crow’.
The organ playing of Ross Munro adds extra magic, whilst Aaron Keylock’s solo shows why he is so well liked and respected in blues circles. The big plus though is Jonnie Hodson who has the prefect vocal for this type of music. He can also dial things down a bit as can be heard on ‘Turn To Gold’. Six minutes of 70s infused rock of the highest quality.
‘Ways Of Saying’ is one for daytime rock radio ad the gentle start lulls the listener in before the song explodes into a dazzling mix of blues guitar riffs and a big sing-a-long chorus. ‘Other Side’ taps into a southern rock meets gospel vibe, similar to the Answer. Oh, and we get a rather tasty slide solo from Mr Keylock to seal the deal. ‘Come On, Come In’ sees the EP out in laid back fashion with a ballad that builds nicely to the crescendo and guitar solo.
Next time the Answer, the Black Crowes or Robert Jon & the Wreck need a support band to please their audience and keep them on their toes, they need to give Silveroller a call. A stronger debut EP you couldn’t have hoped for. Classy hard rocking blues and a band to watch over the coming year and beyond. ****
Review by Jason Ritchie
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