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The MCP Band
Above The Waterline
The '80s are often remembered for a flock of synth-powered New Wave acts or arena-filling spandex metal groups. What's usually missing from the memories of many MTV-addicted forty-somethings is the blues rock that managed to creep onto the charts from largely forgotten bar bands like the Georgia Satellites and the Fabulous Thunderbirds. The MCP Band, with its rootsy, good-time party rock, could be viewed as spiritual kin to those unlikely mainstream crossovers.
The MCP Band operates as if the '90s grunge revolution never existed. They're locked in a time warp -- but their era of origin cannot be pinpointed. The MCP Band incorporates stylistic moves from '60s psychedelia ("E Funk"), '70s country rock ("Centerville"), and the aforementioned '80s boogie blues ("Poor Tomorrow"). The band produces fairly upbeat, life-affirming songs with relentlessly catchy toe-tapping hooks. Even when the guitars are cranked to the max, as on heavy pounders "D Space" and "My Blue Car," the MCP Band never loses sight of melody. In the hands of a younger, lesser act, the thick distortion on "My Blue Car" would have been deafening and tuneless; the MCP Band merely uses it as another weapon in their arsenal, giving the track added punch without letting it veer off the tracks.
The MCP Band
Above The Waterline
Genre: 'Blues' - Release Date: '2008'
Our Rating: 8/10
The MCP Band (http://www.mcpband.com) embody everything that an American bar band is supposed to be. Drunk on its own alcohol-fueled, blues-soaked rock, the MCP Band delivers authentic blue-collar grit with no studio slickness or limp ballads to water down the dirt. In other words, this is heady biker music with no compromises.
Unlike many of the roots and Americana acts out there, the MCP Band knows that the real deal should rock like hell. "Borrowed Time" scorches the walls with mean, bluesy riffs and raspy vocals; however, true to the group's classic-rock leanings, the track is melodic, wonderfully catchy. Even more gnarly is "Poor Tomorrow," packing heat with throbbing bass lines and driving guitars. "Breathing Life" is raw electric blues; you can imagine the smoke coming out of the amps. The MCP Band must be a potent live creature because this CD definitely has an exhilarating live vibe to it; listening to it, it feels like you're only inches away from the lads, soaking in all the feedback.
The MCP Band have energy to burn, and this record is relentless in its quick pacing. Beginning with the rollicking boogie piano of "Particular Condition" to the heavy chunks of shrapnel on "You're the One," the MCP Band just keep moving, and we're partying along with them.
The MCP provide entry way into an ‘adventurous way of life’
Reviewed by Sabrina Tinsay
The MCP Band/Above the Waterline
The MCP Band is a natural, capturing an adventurous view of life, the band and keeps their audience listening. In the song titled “Won’t Let Go,” the inviting guitar solo opens the door for many to dive into a wine of rock and blues. One may find him or herself swaying back and forth, kicking up their old town boots to dance the night away with MCP’s “E Funk.” In the song titled “Centerville,” it is apparent that MCP’s raw talent is uniquely clever: “In a refuge we call sleep…it seems that we were solid.” What a wonderful way to start the weekend filled adventure; surely listen to the MCP Band’s righteous tunes.
The MCP Band makes mark with happy and upbeat blues-inspired tracks
Reviewed by Cindi Ross
The MCP Band/Above the Waterline
With a pure knack for happy, eclectic, and upbeat tunes, the MCP Band does not dare to shy away from any musical boundaries, encompassing rock and blues-inspired songs that can fill any room with dancing, head bopping, shoe tapping, hand clapping music enthusiasts to get down on the dance floor and boogie the night away. In the songs titled “Particular Condition,” “Borrowed Time,” and “Breathing Life,” one may realize the true nature of the MCP Band: easy going and fun times with friends. A minute into “D Space” features the band’s talented musicians playing powerful riffs, catchy beats, and great vocals. With their upbeat, ready to go tunes, the MCP Band is making its mark.
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