There’s no better way to start off the new year than with some brash, new Rock & Roll. Crash Midnight, the five piece band from Boston, is here to give you that and more.
Sounding like a mix between Classic Punk and Gruff Billy Talent, Crash Midnight comes marching out of their gates with their debut album, Lost In The City. The first song, “151” showcases the irresistible catchiness of CM, utilizing mid-tempo power chords and impassioned vocals along with a subtle cowbell in the background. As with many of CM’s songs, the best part about the track are those incredible guitars; solid breakdowns and beautiful solos that allow for the song to flourish.
It can feel eerie sometimes, when listening to Crash Midnight, because the classic Rock & Roll influences are so persistent throughout their sound it’s almost like you are in the 1980’s again, headbanging next to the speakers.
Many of the songs on the album follow a similar track to “151” delivering fast, rock and roll punches to the audience.
A few songs, however, stand out, like “Welcome To Boston” which might be the best track on the album. Lead singer Shaun Soho utilizes his fiery vocals to drive home the embattled chorus:
“Welcome To Boston
Come on out n’ play
Welcome to Boston
We’re waiting in these streets”
The song stamps it’s awesomeness with a slick, screaming guitar solo.
Their last song, “Nowhere to Go” is jam-packed with fast, unforgiving Rock and slick guitars along with Soho’s raw vocals.
Overall, the band is able to recall the likes of classic rock hall of famers and yet adds a new, freshly modern dimension to the genre. They deliver hard rock (and some hard attitude) with fiery clarity.
This is album, and a band, you should not sleep on.