The Cherry Bluestorms (TCB) are a US band whose inspired sound is unashamedly borne of the
brilliance of our very own bygone 60’s Britpop era; the fact that the greater
recognition they deserve remains predominantly unrealised is a real injustice
to the band, their regal song writing and yes, their already prestigious past
in the world of popular music.
Okay, they’ve only a
handful of releases to relish, but by working with the likes of legends such as
Devo, The Dickies and more, it’s surely time we asked if their everyday “household
name” status may’ve been tragically undermined by plain old blameless geography…
a fair point perhaps if you discount happenings such as Bowie seducing Iggy.
For anyone fondly familiar
with Russ Meyer’s movie ‘Beyond the Valley of the Dolls’, the sound and style
of featured bands Strawberry Alarm Clock or The Carrie Nations will surely
resurface upon hearing this single; ‘See no Evil’ empowers an incredible,
somewhat flamboyant ethos, as TCB go about their business like a freeze-frame
flashback to that glorious ‘60s blur.
Further evidence of this
is the serenity of the psychedelic spin that enshrouds ‘Dear Prudence’, but unlike
its more upbeat predecessor, this cover version easily provides dialogue for any
dreamer’s delight, in a way that Siouxsie & the Banshees maybe never did…
but is it enough to incur widespread coverage that isn’t stuck neck-deep
stateside?
Those of you who are suitably
seduced should head to Bewdley, Liverpool or Manchester in May 2017, where TCB will be playing live. In the meantime, click here for a taster or see below for links to anything from their beguiling biography to
their brilliant, albeit brief back-catalogue and who knows, maybe you could do
your bit to big-up TCB.
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