Make It Easy is the latest album from The Quick & Easy Boys. The Quick & Easy Boys are from Portland, Oregon and have a unique sound as they combine psychedelic rock, indie rock, funky R&B and honky-tonk. The band consists of Jimmy Russell, the guitarist/vocalist, Sean Badders, the bassist/vocalist, and Michael Goetz, the drummer/vocalist. The band was formed in 2005 and has gained a loyal fan base in Oregon.
About the album Goetz told TheDeliMagazine.com,“We were trying to go for a more cohesive rock and roll sound on this album, because the other ones have some honky-tonk here and there. We were trying to limit that and go for a straight ahead rock and roll based album and although we did very well there’s still some lighter songs and heavier songs.”
The first two songs on the album, “Hey Hey Hey” and “Without You” have a classic 1970’s rock n’ roll vibe. The sound shifts to a more pop dance tune with the single “Dog On It’s Reign.” The pop sound continues in the next song “Trace Kincaid” but is laced with the psychedelic rock beat.
In the song “Let Me Go Down” proves that the Quick & Easy Boys focused on channeling the essence of rock n’ roll in this album. It’s a fast, engaging ad shows the raw talent of each member. The following song “Toothpaste” is a mellow song that sounds folksy. It’s a sweet song that is a great offset to the rock charged album.
Overall Make It Easy provides a variety of genres and presents The Quick & Easy Boys in a new light. Below is a sneak peak of what The Quick & Easy Boys sound like, let us know what you think.