Artist Lineup - The London Souls
These guys are rock’n'roll, straight up with the slightest twist of soul and a little dash of the blues. They play loud, they play raucous and they play with every bit of their bodies, as any good rock musician should; but perhaps the even better news is that unlike a lot of what passes for rock these days, they haven’t lost sight of what good music sounds like, no matter how loud it is.
Though their more syncopated, quick tempo stuff is fun, The Souls are at their best when they take it a little slower and lay back in the groove. Kiyoshi is a master on the bass, and during a country inspired piece he infused a little funk into the intro, setting the tone for the next few songs in the set. “Out of Control” and “Easier Said than Done” got the crowd moving right along with the rhythm, but still left room for more upbeat tempo in the bridges and chorus lines, creating a perfect balance particularly for a live show that was effortlessly danceable. And to be fair, saying that it was something I could dance to isn’t really anything shocking, because I’m a constantly moving soul train, but this show, particularly those grooves, the moments of soloing virtuosity, the smart melodies and even smarter lyrics, could have gotten anyone onto the floor. Don’t expect to get much use out of your bum at one these gigs.
Funk, blues, soul, rock, whatever you’re into — The London Souls...are an absolute must-see.
Derek Evers - thetripwire.com
Videos (click thumbnails to view)
- The London Souls - "Stand Up"
- The London Souls - "I Think I Like It"
- The London Souls - "She's So Mad"
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