The Fuzz Drivers
The Fuzz Drivers
Sergio “Mad Mag” – Guitars
Duarte Carvalho – Drums
Marcello Vieira – Vocals
Joao Lopes - Bass
Sometimes
things don’t add up. What is expected is completely wrong. That’s where; “don’t judge a book by its
cover” comes into play. The Portuguese band The Fuzz Drivers is just that. Described as having a southern rock feel
you wouldn’t expect to hear. Their debut album consists of 9 tracks and gets going with “Discordia Song.”
The track has loads of character right off the bat. There is a nice easy feeling that you get when listening. The bass drops
a thick line while the vocals grab your attention. The guitars roll along while the drums do their thing. The track sounds
really good and you can’t deny it. It is a track that can do some damage with the vibe it gives off. The ending could
have wrapped up a little sooner, but it really doesn’t hurt the track too much. “Shine” is harder to get
into. The vocals are set back a bit more and are harder to hear. The guitars take center stage while the drums hammer home
some nice strikes. The vocals are just too far back for the track to really take off in an album version. “Eats Me Up”
offers up some cool sounding vocals and even better guitars. However, they really don't go together. The opening section seems
like it goes on forever and when they finally do move onto the next section the track sounds better. The chorus is really
the only place that I felt a real connection with the tune. “Carved Time” is not a bad sounding offering. The
tune rolls along with ease and a nice presents to it. I really like the multiple vocals in this one as they add some depth
to the song. The vibe is spot on and it is just so easy to listen to. The guitar solo is solid, but it is really the vocals
that make this track move. “Mama Told You” opens up with a killer beat which they keep around for the entire track.
This one has style and an awesome presence to it. It rolls along with precise strikes and picks. The vibe of the track is
great and will quickly catch fire. It will spark a frenzy. “Into The Sun” begins with another cool beat that grabs
your attention. The drums and bass get things going with guitars making a surprise appearance. The vocals then enter and that
guitar leaves the power behind. The addition of the extra stuff adds depth to the tune. The track isn't powerful, but I think
it has that sound that will keep it in the spotlight for awhile. “The Poet and the Thief” rips through the intro
with one of the fastest offerings on the record. The track is a party waiting to happen. It hits hard and fast with controlled
vocals. There is a little instrumental section that sounds phenomenal which actually lasts through the next vocal section.
They then transition into a huge solo part which is great. This is by far the best tune on the album thus far. I can hear
this one doing huge things. “Until It Bleeds” offers up yet another great intro. The track overall is stellar
too. The vocals are clean and easy to follow while the music marches along. Although it sounds solid the track does seem to
go on too long. “White Lies” wraps up the album with a thick bass getting the track started. The vocals are a
little set back in this one, but they still sound strong. The guitar solo is nuts and really spices up the track that was
getting a little stannic in the middle of the track. It finishes out strong and might be a second tier tune. There is a hidden
tune on the track right after the “White Lies” song. Overall this album is solid. There are a couple items that
I think they need to address, but nothing too major. Most of them I feel are in the recoding process. The vocals need to be
recorded more up front in the some of the tracks. There are a couple star tunes on this album. They are robust and powerful.
The music rips through like a tornado in the spring time. The album as a whole has a nice flow to it. There are a couple up
tempo tracks plus a couple slower ones. Most of the transitions throughout the tracks are clean while the intros and solos
are mind blowing. This is something that they can build upon and really do some damage. I would like to hear more from The
Fuzz Drivers.
Rating: 8 out of 10
Tracks to Watch:
Discordia Song, Mama Told You, The Poet and the Thief
Track List:
1.
Discordia Song
2.
Shine
3.
Eats Me Up
4.
Carved Time
5.
Mama Told You
6.
Into The Sun
7.
The Poet and the Thief
8.
Until It Bleeds
9.
White Lies
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