MaidaVale – Tales Of The Wicked West

[schema type=”review” name=”MaidaVale – Tales Of The Wicked West” description=”Label: The Sign Records / Cargo” author=”Nina Mende” pubdate=”2016-08-05″ ]

“Tales of the Wicked West” is MaidaVale’s debut album. The four-piece with influences ranging over decades have created a sound based in the late 60’s/early 70’s music scene. With a modern take on blues rock the band have captured many audiences with their heavy and psychedelic vibes. A rock solid rhythm section provides lots of space for the blues influenced guitar. Adding Matilda Roth’s powerful, charismatic vocals and the lyrical themes, political both on a personal level and world-devouring, makes “Tales of the Wicked West” an album that stands out from recordings made in this time and age.

The music of MaidaVale is different from what you hear on the radio these days. “Tales Of The Wicked West” is taking you on a ride through time and space. Each song is catchy and easy going. Some of the melodies will surely get stuck in your head. The voice of the singer somehow reminds of Malvina Reynolds, a singer from the 50s and 60s. But the music MaidaVale created, does not sound out of place.

“Tales From The Wicked West” comes with nine songs and lasts for forty-five minutes. The last track itself lasts more than ten minutes and is mainly an instrumental, telling its own story. With guitars only. MaidaVale created a brilliant album that is unique in sound and style. So go ahead and check it out now.

Tracklist: 01. (If You Want the Smoke) Be the Fire 02. Colour Blind 03. The Greatest Story Ever Told 04. Truth/Lies 05. Dirty War 06. Restless Wanderer 07. Standby Swing 08. Wish I’d Been Born at Sea 09. Find What You Love and Let it Kill You

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