2011-01-29
Hailing from Georgia, Ponderosa makes roots rock on its first release, “Moonlight Revival”, sometimes bringing a 1970’s AM radio sound (“Penniless”), sometimes offering vocal harmonies layered over bluegrass/rock instrumentation (“Pistolier”). Many comparisons to other bands could be made such as Kings of Leon (“Hold On You”), Jet (“Revolution”), or Black Crows (everything else). By the time I got to track 7, I was ready for something different and “Girl I’ve Ever Seen” offers that with its melody and sweet sentiment. Otherwise what you get here is blues-tinged southern rock. Rebecca RuthBarrence Whitfield with Tom Russell
Hillbilly Voodoo
NLX
In Your Face & Behind Your Back
NEKO CASE
Live from Austin TX
Your Old Droog
Packs
THE GO-BETWEENS
That Striped Sunlight Sound
Bright Brown
Soft Landings
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