The Redwalls

29th November 2007

This post was written by Benji

Perhaps I have an affinity for The Redwalls because of their faux-UK 70s sound, or perhaps it is because they reign from nearby Deerfield, Illinois (30 mi. from Chicago). But either way, The Redwalls are damn good. Their “second” LP De Nova (2005) really defined the band as Anglophile rockers trying to create an authentic classic rock sound. But their new self-titled third LP The Redwalls shows an even greater maturity and originality than before.

On The Redwalls, the band seems to straddle between discipline and a certain laidbackness, as they take a conscientious approach to a rather fun and entertaining album. I found myself enjoying the album much more with headphones on, as it appears that I was able to pick up more of the subtleties in the instrumentation and vocalization. The CCR-like “Into the Maelstorm” is a wonderful ditty, and the Dylanesque “Little Sister” is so endearingly sweet that the five-minute length seems too short. However tracks like the higher-charged “Modern Diet” or the nostalgic “Summer Romance” really set the band apart as an original outfit. Indeed, in trying to bring back a golden age of music, The Redwalls are in fact creating something entirely new and delightful in the process.

Go and get The Redwalls.

Listen to “Summer Romance” (4.8/5)

Listen to “Little Sister” (4.8/5)

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1 On November 29th, 2007, Jeff said:
I saw them at Lollapalooza in 2006 and they were fun to watch. 4 young guys that obviously like what they do and do it well. They won’t change the world or anything but they are all good in my book.

posted on November 29th, 2007 at 6:26 pm
2 On November 30th, 2007, Benji said:
Jeff-you bring up a good point. No, they’re not going to change the world, but they are fresh and fun. I’ve got a soft spot for Chicago bands anyhow….

posted on November 30th, 2007 at 12:56 am
3 On November 30th, 2007, Some Dude said:
I thought these guys were going to be bigger then they are. I caught them a few years back at Mercury Lounge and it was quite the enjoyable show. Tight harmonies, very Beatle-esque, stuff. They definitely suffered from the fact that they were dropped from Capital during one of the many music mergers of the last few years and kind of got lost in the shuffle.

Probably going to hit up their show at the Knitting Factory next week though.

posted on November 30th, 2007 at 4:08 pm
4 On February 1st, 2008, Ace said:
just recently heard a song by them, and i must say i was very surprised… in a very pleasant way. great sound.. and after listening to even more of thier cd’s I am surprised they haven’t quite hit it big yet

posted on February 1st, 2008 at 11:14 pm

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