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Track Listings
| Disc: 1 |
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| 1. Blues Hand Me Down |
| 2. Still And Always Will* |
| 3. Nancy Lee |
| 4. Gracefully |
| 5. You Better Believe It |
| 6. Not Alright By Me |
| 7. Nobody Told Me |
| 8. Jezzebella |
| 9. Total Strangers |
| 10. Run Outta You |
| Disc: 2 |
| 1. Love With Me ( Recorded at Harvelle's Blues Club) |
| 2. Nancy Lee (Q radio session recording) |
| 3. Come On By |
| 4. Total Strangers (Round 2) |
| 5. World's Gonna Have To Take A Turn Around |
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Looking more like 30-something session bods than the hot young street-walking cheetah teens one might expect of a much-hyped new act, Vintage Trouble are here to reactivate the stomping vibe of 1960's R&B - rather like Geno Washington, hero of that ace Dexys Midnight Runners anthem, did in London's "sweaty clubs" in the late-70s.
Formed in Hollywood, recorded in upscale Laurel Canyon, and represented by Doc McGhee, a legendary manager previously behind such mega-acts as Mötley Crüe, KISS and James Brown, there is a sense of 'fait accompli' about VT's swift rise. A rousingly kinetic appearance on Later with Jools Holland served as an eyebrow-raising introduction to these shores, followed by tours supporting Brian May and Bon Jovi. Certainly well-connected, these fellas.
This debut record kicks off energetically with Blues Hand Me Down (their Later… song), in the vein of Led Zeppelin II - loud, heavy, yowling, with substantial guitar solos, but also naggingly generic. Is there a point, you gradually wonder, to a combo cutting their own material today which is so squarely according to the specific codes of R&B past? Gracefully, a Solomon Burke-style ballad, is so slavishly Atlantic Records 1966, it's actually an obstacle to feeling its emotional impact. A shame, because Ty Taylor sings with all the gravelly conviction of Otis Redding - again, though, he seems never quite destined to rise above that reference, and genuinely move you.
On the plus side, VT's sound is raw and warm and enveloping - the kind of delectably twangin' blues hum which seduces innumerable millions around the world into buying American beer via TV adverts. They have, thus far, a couple of outstanding songs - the achingly world-weary Nobody Told Me and the Chuck Berry-riffed, call-and-response belter Nancy Lee - but these won't be sufficient to blow away the post-millennial pop fluff from the charts' upper echelons, as doubtless had been projected in their marketing meetings.
Where Vintage Trouble are bound for glory (like Geno, who never sold any records whatsoever), is onstage. Live, these four's energy and enthusiasm for the cause is far less resistible, with or without an accompanying King of Beers. In short: go see 'em instead.
--Andrew Perry
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CD Description
Overview Vintage Trouble is a new band from Los Angeles with an electrifying sound steeped in classic soul, blues and rock n roll. This unique musical force is the brotherhood of Ty Taylor (vocals), Nalle Colt (guitar), Rick Barrio Dill (bass) and Richard Danielson (drums). Singer Ty Taylor calls Vintage Trouble s music primitive soul. He says: It s raw, naked and hard-hitting music with the passion of late 50s soul/rhythm & blues and the pulse of early 60s rock n roll . The name Vintage Trouble comes from thoughts of Taylor s late father who lived the life of a bluesman. I come from Vintage Trouble look out if I m the one you found, I ll pop your bubble with my live-wired straight-shootin dirty mouth as the lyrics suggest from the song Blues Hand Me Down . The band formed just one year ago, on February 25, 2010. Key influences include Otis Redding and Led Zeppelin. Handled by legendary band manager Doc McGhee (Bon Jovi, Motley Crue, KISS, Guns N Roses and James Brown), Vintage Triouble are also booked by ITB worldwide (Aerosmith, Lenny Kravitz, Jamiroquai). Vintage Trouble is a band that truly comes alive onstage. We invite people to participate rather than just watch-we would rather it be a party than a performance says the band. We like to make the walls sweat. People come dressy and leave messy. Vintage Trouble is set to release their debut UK albujm on the 25th July 2011. From the juke-joint resonating debut single Nancy Lee to the hard hitting rythm of Blues Hand Me Down , to the provocative call to arms of Not Alright By Me to the soulful Nobody Told Me to the epic closer Run Outta You , The Bomb Shelter Sessions is packed with infectious melodies, timeless lyrics, raw guitars, and proper grooves the perfect soundtrack to the Summer. Consumate live performers, Vintage Trouble are at their vibrant best on stage. Fresh off a full uk tour with Brain May, the band are set to support Bon Jovi across Europe in 2011 and are set to make appearances at Hard Rock Calling and Wireless festivals amongst many others.
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
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It's raw, it's honest and it is truly amazing. This band have sincerely changed my life and made me believe in music again. Having seen them live a few times this year I can say that their live performances are complete poetry and each time they have something new and unexpected to offer. The album almost seems tame in comparison to the power and energy that comes off a VT stage, but The Bomb Shelter sessions is truly a spectacular offering. You will not regret buying this album.
22 of 23 people found the following review helpful
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Saw these four LA guys on Jools Holland's Later, 19th April. Thought Hugh Lawrie was going to be the highlight, but he had the misfortune to follow their live version of track 1 in this collection: the only time the crowd woke up all night.
An explosion of precision R&B by four sharp-suited soloists, led by a vocalist who must have been an ADD concern in high school! Blew me away and I'm still trying to re-group ...
An explosion of precision R&B by four sharp-suited soloists, led by a vocalist who must have been an ADD concern in high school! Blew me away and I'm still trying to re-group ...
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Like many people, it was through Jools Holland's "Later..." that VT sat up on my radar. The two songs they played on that show ("Blues Hand Me Down" and "Nancy Lee") blew me away. "Gracefully" and "Not Alright By Me" show a different side to the band. However, this is a band you HAVE to see live. Good though this album is (and it is very good), their live performance is magnificent. The raw energy of their live gigs has to be seen to be believed - I was lucky enough to see their gig in a small club in Swansea in July '11. Buy the album, get to know the songs, then go to a live show - these guys are true showmen! It is very hard to communicate this in a studio and these songs were recorded in 2010, although not released here in the UK until mid-2011. Don't listen to the critics who don't have an imagination and have to compare Ty Taylor to James Brown/Otis Redding/whoever - lazy journalism! Buy it, go see it, get down and dirty...
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Vintage Trouble =10/10
Great blues/ soul sound. Cant really fault this cd, If you like blues and a James Brown style soul then I recommend this for you. Read more
Published 20 days ago by Mr. R. Davies
this cd makes me happy
I absolutely love love this cd. To be honest this is one of the best cd's I've listened to since Kings of Leon - Only By the Night. This band is going to be huge. Read more
Published 1 month ago by sneih brennan
fantastic. every home should have this
this cd is very much like the live concert. The sound is great. It is a must for any music lover. Enjoy. i would recommend this cd. try and get to a concert as well.
Published 1 month ago by lizzie
Brilliant
First seen vintage trouble at rockness 2011 on the sunday afternoon, brilliant band live equally good band on a cd very very happy with this product.
Published 3 months ago by Asia Hutchison
Cracking stuff
Unlike the scathing BBC review amazon have put on here I think the album is brilliant full of energy and is definitely worth anyone's money. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Nimrod
Vintage?!
Just need to balance out the reviews a bit. Ok there are some average songs here but i fail to see the quality of the other reviews of the back of which i got this... Read more
Published 4 months ago by S. Collins
vintage trouble
went to see vintage trouble live in liverpool afew weeks ago they were amazing
cant believe no cd to buy?
cant believe no cd to buy?
Published 4 months ago by 88 field
Phew! What a scorcher!
Glee Club, Cardiff, December 2012...Vintage Trouble arrived with a bang, playing the entire Bomb Shelter Sessions for an enthusiastic and lively audience that had obviously been... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Pj Statham
WOW - STUNNING Band!
WOW! I saw these guys on Jools Holland and the energy burst out of my TV screen. Went to see them in Norwich a few days ago on the strength of that and they were utterly STUNNING... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Glastofan
Vintage Trouble
Brilliant CD from a brilliant Band. Had to buy this as my other copy ended up in Hubbys car!!
1st seen on Jules Holland, we have been fortunate to see them live (in small... Read more
1st seen on Jules Holland, we have been fortunate to see them live (in small... Read more
Published 6 months ago by JudeG
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