Release
date: January 30th
2016. Label: Self Released. Format: CD/DD
Mara
– Tracklisting
1.Dover
Street 04:16
2.World
Corp 03:40
3.Devil
Man 03:49
4.Hand
Made [Part 1] 02:53
5.Hand
Made [Part 2] 04:46
6.Broke
Bottle Blues 06:22
7.Mara
02:49
8.Boundless
Plains 03:29
9.Moonshine
03:48
10.Take
It Slow 04:36
11.Feelin'
Down 05:23
12.Gotta
Live 04:52
13.Sail
04:16
14.Just
A Little 08:00
Band
Members:
Luke
Marsh - Vocal riffs, Guitar riffs, Cigar-Box Guitar riffs.
Ed
Noble - Drum riffs, Vocal riffs.
Review:
Filthy
Lucre's album has been on my to-do-list for a few months and it's now
time that I review the album. So here goes with my review of their
new album – Mara. I really like Mara a hell of a lot. It's packed
full of superb blues rock based stoner/fuzz riffs. The only issue I
have with the album is the length. It runs for over 60 mins and
sometimes it can be quite repetitive at times. It may have been
better if the band cut a few songs from the final mix. Though I
admire the band's decision as you do get value for your money.
Imagine
if QOTSA had a bad case of the dirty blues and this would be the dark
twisted result. Mara has it's fair share of standout songs and most
of these occur in the first 40 minutes of the album though the best
track has to be the epic final song – Just A Little.
Vocals
are handled superbly well by lead vocalist Luke with able support by
Ed. For a two piece band these guys are surprisingly loud and
confident as hell. The instrumental work is pretty much flawless from
the start with Luke and Ed excelling from the start. These guys are
damn good musicians and seriously know how to write a great riff. The
lyrics are another surprising aspect for this album as the guys have
written some hard-hitting lyrics that gives Mara a bleak blues based
edge. Though it's all in the name of good old fashioned rock and
roll.
The
main thing surprised me about this album is the production and who
produced the album. Filthy Lucre managed to convince Sylvia Massy to
produce and record this. It sounds superb from start to finish. If
you don't know who Sylvia Massy is then I suggest you do your
homework. Sylvia has produced albums for TOOL amongst others. Sylvia
has quite an extensive background working with some of the industry's
biggest artists and has been critically acclaimed for her work over
the years. So top marks for Filthy Lucre managing to convince Sylvia
to produce and engineer the album. It sounds fantastic as a result.
Though
this is Filthy Lucre's show and they have a few hidden surprises up
their sleeve especially when they delve into the realm of Psych Rock
and Prog Rock. If you're looking for an album to broaden your
musical horizons then Mara is the album for you. Filthy Lucre have
created a well crafted and exciting album. Check it out.
Words
by Steve Howe
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