Kev Scott and The Cherished Times are back with new tune ‘The Emergency Man’. Moody, guitar heavy and plenty to say.
Right from the first riff you know you’re in for something a little gritty. Iit lingers, and it sets the tone nicely. The vocal is unique too. There’s real character there, a bit rough around the edges but it works. Although sometimes, it does get swallowed in the mix.
On the other hand, the guitars are easily put centre stage and they star. There’s something about the tone that sticks in your head. After a promising start, the song doesn’t really push forward much until that instrumental break hits. When the solo comes in, it lifts everything back up. It’s a good refresher that snaps you back in. The start feels a bit off at first but the more you hear it, it hits you better.
The tune half rolls along well enough but the repetition starts to show. A few more twists wouldn’t hurt, provide something to keep your attention. The outro drifts on longer than it needs to as well. If you’re pushing five minutes, you need more to keep it fresh.
Although a little rawl, there’s no denying the solid bones here. Kev Scott’s got a voice you remember, the band can clearly play, and the songwriting has heart. A bit more polish and some finesse would be great to see in a follow up! Nevertheless, 100% worth a listen for sure.
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