2014 – Empty Trail
By Phillip Smith;
Feb 8, 2015
I’m really impressed with the
production on debut EP release Hollow
Hearted from Austin, Texas rocker, Rick Lambert of Empty
Trail. This writer/vocalist/guitarist takes full control of the helm on
this boat with fiercely intense guitar performances and furious beats.
Upon first listen, I can’t help but feel the energy and hear the influences
from bands like Soundgarden and Temple of the Dog.
“Above My Love” kicks off the
six song masterpiece with a thunderous drum intro. Lambert seeming channels the late,
great Lane Staley, as his vocals
seem to amazingly hang in mid-air. When “Down”
begins, I notice I seem to crank up the volume just a bit. This is absolutely
one of my favorites. Lambert
kills with lush guitar licks and melodic vocals, perfectly fitted for rock and
roll.
Simply put, Hollow Hearted is stunningly great. I have no doubt we will be hearing a lot more
from Lambert and Empty Trail in the future.
