2023 – Independent
By Phillip Smith; April 1, 2023
Original source : phillycheezeblues.blogspot.com
Until the Sun’s impressive live album A Night at the Rhythm Room is absolutely delightful. This Arizona-based band comprised of guitarist Brandon Teskey, singer Alyssa Swartz, drummer Chris Tex, and bassist Jay Zarecki is one hell of a tight-knit unit. The album, recorded at the legendary Rhythm Room in Phoenix contains elements of rock, blues, jazz, and psychedelia poured into their music. They certainly have their own unique sound, and I like it a lot.
I’m lulled in to “The 4th Turning” with a beautiful melodic introduction to be wowed by Swartz’s lovely yet powerful voice. Teskey’s guitar prowess is downright amazing when he shifts into Jimi-mode on this hypnotic rocker. The band serves up a nice greasy dish of downhome blues with “Hell of a Thing”. Swartz’s vocal performance oozes with feeling and emotion and I love the tone Teskey gets out of his instrument. His musicianship really shines. The heavy-fuzz infused “Diamonds in the Dust” is felt right down to the bone. Zarecki’s bassline adds to the weight of the song while Tex brings his own brand of thunder to this infectious rocker.
Out of the ten tracks on this album, all are original except for two. The first cover is a exquisite take on Etta James’ “At Last”. The focus rightly turns to Alyssa on this track with good reason. She has a phenomenal voice. The second cover is a brilliant performance of Led Zeppelin’s “Whole Lotta Love”. Swartz sounds great singing it, and Teskey’s licks light up like fireworks. With that song, the show ends on a high note leaving me wanting more.
I highly recommend this record. Now that Until the Sun is on my radar, I am going to keep a keen eye out for further releases.
TRACKLIST
1. Battle Cry
2. The 4th Turning
3. Hell Of A Thing
4. Death In Disguise
5. Diamonds In The Dust
6. Unborn
7. At Last
8. Arisen
9. Burning Home
10. Whole Lotta love
For more information about Until the Sun, visit their
website at : https://untilthesun.com/
