The Driftwood Sailors - Demo
2011, The Driftwood Sailors
2011, The Driftwood Sailors
Rochester, New York rockers The Driftwood Sailors bring swagger and soul to a classic rock blend, creating a sound that is decidedly old school and simultaneously fresh. Vocalist Amanda Lee Peers was the winner of a 2010 Lovin’ Cup Idol, and carries the blond locks and sassy attitude of a pop star, along with a voice that stops people in their tracks. The rest of the band is a first class complement to peers; the chemistry is undeniable. The Driftwood Sailors recently submitted their 4-track demo for consideration.
The Driftwood Sailors open with "Summer Jam", featuring a hip-hop lyrical style couched in a solid funk/soul/arrangement. Amanda Lee Peers has a soulful vocal style that is highly memorable, even if the production mix buries the vocal line a bit. "End Of Another Day" is a song of missing someone who has gone away; a longing love song with heart. Peers' vocals are again top of the heap. "Crashing Down" builds big atmosphere, but falls a bit short on substance. Not bad, but not up to the first two tracks here. The Sailors close by launching into an atmospheric cover of Ray LaMontagne's "Trouble". The version is competent to say the least. Peers’ is at the top of her game here.
The Driftwood Sailors show flashes of things to be on their 4-song demo, led by the impressive voice of Amanda Lee Peers. The instrumental work of the band is superior, and The Driftwood Sailors play together like they've been doing it all their lives. The production values on the demo are not what they might be, and some restructuring of the mix would need to happen to make this demo a presentable EP, but it's very clear that the Driftwood Sailors are on to something.
Rating: 3.5 Stars (Out of 5)
Learn more about The Driftwood Sailors at www.thedriftwoodsailors.com, www.myspace.com/thedriftwoodsailors, or www.facebook.com/thedriftwoodsailors.