Artist: Grand Ole Party Album: Humanimals Label: DH Records

Synopsis: Grand Ole Party’s Kristin Gundred’s smooth wails and empowering voice is intoxicating and will leave you at the edge of your seat trying to know more about her story while uncontrollably tapping your feet. This band has a funky 60’s feel to it that is relaxing but ironically a kick in the ass at the same time. This guitar and bass lines are hypnotizing and come haunting out the smooth melodies. This is an addicting album that leaves you thinking with its raw and mysterious lyrics.

Recommended Tracks:

*2. “Bell Isle” – Bittersweet melodies, clapping in chorus, easy to remember, a very catchy song to sing along to, great guitar solos.

*4. “Insane” – Captivating song with up beat melodies, great ending built up with her wailing spelling out I-N-S-A-N-E. It makes you want to scream along with her.

*5. “Nasty Habits” – Catchy guitar hooks, funky build-ups and breakdowns, sweet, delicate voice that becomes powerful.

*7. “Redrum Heart” – Fast paced, addicting guitar melodies, and lots of nice echoes.

9. “Gypsy March” – A melodic rollercoaster, lots of trembling guitars that give it that funky 60’s feel.

13. “Scientist” (Remix) – Cool Jamaican sounding beats, sweet and loud saxophones throughout the whole song, fading and echoing vocals, very relaxing and smooth.

Rating (1-10): 9

R.I.Y.L.: Sleater Kiney, The Von Bondies, Yeah Yeah Yeahs

Reviewed By: April Darner

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