Passion Blog: 2/1/13

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The Murlocs are a bluesy-garage rock outfit from Australia starting to tap into the indie-rock scene. Their swampy, Lousiana bayou drenched sound with its twang and harmonicas brings up classic Creedence Clearwater Revival memories but with a indie lo-fi twist. But thats only scratching the surface of the character and warmth this band has. The lyrics are incredible for a band whose lead singer is only 19. Words about a love obsession like:

“Her persuasion is invading my thoughts

It’s engaging me from all I got

Step & Stagger falling to my knees

Girl you’re all I want as I stretch out for your release”

have such emotional depth that trigger so many feelings when listening to their music. Their sound has a unique quality. It harbors all of the essence of southern blues with a gritty garage rock fashion, distancing itself from contemporaries like say the Black Keys or White Stripes. Its heart-bending vocals aching guitars harken back to the earliest days of blues, singing the about the pain and poverty of African-Americans life. Currently, the band has released two EPs, a significant achievement for a band thats only two years old. Their first self titled EP had their characteristic tone but with at times an uptempo drive and psychedelic flair. Their second EP titled TeePee delved more into their blue roots, abandoning previous tonal experimentations and concentrating on the true essence of their sound. The band has become a popular live act, known for their electricity and excitement. In the future, this band will see much success, if they sign with record company.

Occupied     Step & Stagger     Psychotic Reaction

 

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