Post by jptheprofessor on Jan 20, 2008 23:22:16 GMT -5
CODORUS CRUISE LINE – DOWN THAT ALLEY (no label) Named after the creek in York County along where two of the band members live, Codorus Cruise Line features Brady Henry on guitars, lead vocals and harmonica, Sean Deibert on bass and lead vocals, and Jeremy Schlosser on drums and backing vocals. The group’s full-length debut CD, Down That Alley, introduces listeners to their gritty brand of funk-laced hard rock. Their base sound lies somewhere between the Southern leanings of 3 Doors Down and the hard grunginess of Seven Mary Three, spiced up with a funky edge. The C.C.L.’s eleven songs mix the rock and funk to varying degrees, mostly with strong and catchy results. Among the catchiest are hearty riff-rockers like “Train Station,” “Home for Hollywood,” “Go Away” and “Life I Choose;” the half-ska/half-rock opening track and title song “Down That Alley;” the southern-flavored “Kindness or Chaos” and the funk-driven rocker “$3 Six Pack.” The group also offers an acoustic-flavored bonus track, “Loogie.” The performances are hard-driving and enthusiastic; and in the best power trio tradition, there’s constant instrumental interaction between all three players throughout the album. Brady howls out boisterous voice as he sells the group’s no-nonsense words about everyday life and the blue collar lifestyle. Recorded and produced by Jason Rubal at Seventh Wave Studio in Harrisburg, the band’s sound is basic, sharp, out front and in your face; balanced and utilizing only minimal studio effects along the way. Down That Alley offers up straightforward, bare-bones rock; and presents Codorus Cruise Line’s statement of purpose as a rowdy, no-nonsense, no-gimmicks power trio. Fans of sharp-edged, classic-rooted rock should find this a satisfying listen. (The CD can be obtained by visiting the group’s Myspace website, www.myspace.com/theccl.)