Hayden Farrar, David Galli, Beau Melanson make up Big Frasier, a blues-rock trio out of Toronto, Ontario. The band have just recently released their album entitled, “24Hours Poor.” Big Frasier’s album is an extremely good listen, especially after many listens, it just keeps getting better and better, If you almost forgot what a great blues-rock album sounds like, it will take your ears some getting used to. Make no doubt about it, this power trio is the real deal, David Galli – lead guitar, Hayden Farrar – Electric bass/upright bass/back-up vocals and Beau Melanson – drums/lead vocals/acoustic guitar, have that magical chemistry that make or break a rock band, they have that special something that just puts them on a different level.
Classic, is the best word I can think of to describe how monumental this album is. Listening to “24Hours Poor,” is like the first time you heard Cream, The Jimi Hendrix Experience or Grand Funk Railroad, it sends shock-waves through your body. Now I’m not saying this album is as good or even better than albums by those groups, who showcased some of the most brilliant displays of musicianship ever witnessed, but this album is a wonderful work at a time when great blues-rock music is really lacking. The album leads me to believe that this Canadian power trio, are probably going to have one hell of a career.
If you like real, balls out rock n’ roll, with thunderous riffs and monster grooves, I would give these boys a listen. This is the core sound, without any of the cliche slickness that is duck taped to all-too-many rock recordings today. However, Big Frasier, don’t seem to strive too hard to achieve this sound either. It simply is their sound. Everything sounds natural and unpretentious. The band is in a groove throughout the album. This is simple but powerful music.
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I cannot say enough about the sound of this album. It reminds me of the sound of live rock bands from the 70’s era. Standing near the speakers you can feel the thunder of the bass, the crunch of the electric guitar and thud of the drums. So it’s not only an aural experience but a physical one too. The music hits you straight down the middle. This sort of sound seems to have been lost in the digital era, either by technological development or by fashionable choice. I’m not sure if this was the producer’s actual intent, but this recording captures that old classic live rock sound very well indeed.
“24 Hours Poor,” boasts 3 standout tracks, namely; “The Animals,” “The Buffalo” and “Broadway And The Blind Line.” But the entire recording will literally melt your speakers. Listening to this will also help you, to not forget when rock was raw, mean and dirty.
For a three man band, Big Frasier hammer it together hard, and seem to have put in a lot of passion while doing it. So buy this album, blast it loud and show your neighbors what real rock music sound’s like!
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