2023 – Until the Sun
By Phillip Smith; Jan. 13, 2024
Original source : phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com
Phoenix blues-rockers Until the Sun has been on my radar since reviewing their previous album A Night at the Rhythm Room. Their latest album Enchantment hits heavy with a fistful of hard-driving original songs peppered with psychedelia, and I love every bit of it. Broken into two parts : “Enchantment Pt 1” and “Enchantment Pt 2”, the record is definitely album-oriented. I find a fabulous musical-chemistry among the members of the band : singer Alyssa Swartz, guitarist Brandon Teskey (also on bass, sitar and vocals), and drummer Chris Tex. They sound terrific together.
I dig the funky groove that kicks off “Dancing on the Floor”. Swartz’s voice sounds wonderful, as she belts out the lyrics in a fearless Pat Benatar-way. The guitar solo from Teskey is masterfully attention-grabbing. The combination of the two makes for an epic song. Another solid dose of rock ‘n roll ensures on “Dragon Below” as it swiftly sweeps me off my feet with its opening riff. It’s wonderous in the way the song takes ethereal dips embedded within its guitar-blazing glory. Whipping out a thunderous bass-line and a cosmic guitar attack, Teskey injects a bluesy Pink Floyd-ish vibe into the only cover song on the album “Hound Dog“. Nothing is held back vocal-wise as Swartz digs deep for her performance of this Big Mama Thornton hit. “Seek the Sunshine” is a phenomenal serving of blues and sits among my favorites. Soulful vocal growls and tuneful guitar licks make “Groovin” a sure-fire standout piece of original blues too. “Ghost in the Prayer” brings the record to its end with a pulsing riff, angelic singing, and a trippy guitar performance, making for a cool-as-hell finale.
Until the Sun is one of the more unique original blues-rock bands on the scene today and Enchantment is an album which I highly recommend.
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For more information about the artist, visit this website : https://untilthesun.com
Link to PhillyCheeze review for Until The Sun - Night at the Rhythm Room : https://phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com/2023/04/603-until-sun-night-at-rhythm-room.html
