The Hardest Walk

Soledad Brothers

The Hardest Walk

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Soledad Brothers

The Hardest Walk

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“The Hardest Walk”, the Bros´ 4th album, after the unanimously acclaimed “Voice of Treason”. Still influenced by the muddy waters of the Mississippi delta, as well as British sweaty rhythm&blues of the 60s, Soledad Brothers have created a raw, soul-drenched album which is more complex and multicoloured than the previous ones. To the previous influences you can Albert Ayler, Syd Barrett and Neil Young to name but a few. Many consider this their masterpiece.

“This new record is about being stuck in the ninth circle of hell with all the people who have ever knowingly betrayed you. It’s about looking them in the eye and saying, ‘I know what you did and I’m never going to forget it…'” This is the voice of Johnny Walker, doctor, anarchist and chief spokesman for Detroit’s most radical blues collective, The Soledad Brothers. The record he’s talking about is ‘The Hardest Walk’ – the band’s latest and greatest studio record on Munster. A brutal break-up letter, detailing the collapse of Walker’s long-term relationship, it ranks alongside such similarly-themed albums as Marvin Gaye’s ‘Here, My Dear’ and Spiritualized’s ‘Ladies And Gentlemen, We’re Floating In Space’. If previously the politics the band have been dealing with have emanated from the radical roots of the Black Panthers (the band use that organization’s logo as their own), then this time it’s a much more personalized affair. One listen to the raw emotion of tracks like ‘Crooked Crown’ and ‘Truth Or Consequences’ (sample lyric: “You’re going to go so thirsty little girl/ You’re going to choke down on your shame”) is more than enough to confirm that. “Thematically this album deals with every single stage of grieving you get when a relationship goes south,” laughs Walker drily. ‘The Hardest Walk’ arrives a full two years after the release of the band’s massively-acclaimed third album ‘Voice Of Treason’. Its title – as well as alluding to the themes mentioned above – also refers to the record’s difficult gestation. Recorded during a punishing month in the south of France, it saw the band (Walker is flanked by Ben Swank on drums and Oliver Henry on guitar and saxophone) almost come apart due to the intensity of their working methods. “There were no distractions where we were,” explains Walker. “There were no bars, no shows, no girls, no foolishness. Just us and our music. We recorded and played for 14 hours every day for 28 days. The result is a wonderful record – without question their best to date. Taking in a diverse range of influences from Dr John and Albert Ayler to Syd Barrett and Neil Young, it completely transcends the rampant garage blues that had so characterized the band’s previous records ever since their formation in 1995 (the band come from the same Detroit scene that spawned the likes of the White Stripes, Brendan Benson and the Greenhornes). “This record is an exhibit in master craftsmanship and pride,” smiles Walker. “There’s a paucity of both these things in music today and we wanted to do something about it. We’re really pleased with how it turned out. I suppose it’s the kind of record we always wanted to make…” For the Soledads, there’s a sense that this record will be the one to lift them out of the shadows of their more celebrated peers. Certainly there are few bands revered as much by their contemporaries as they are. The reason? Well, they’ve got the spirit and the soul. Soon everyone will know it…

In early 1998 in Maumee, Ohio, Johnny Wirick (the guitarist/vocalist better known as Johnny Walker)and Ben Smith (the drummer better known as Ben Swank)-previously involved in the band, Henry and June- got together to form Soledad Brothers, a dark blues-punk project which finds itself among the best of Detroit's current music scene, right alongside the White Stripes and Dirtbombs. After a series of performances in Toledo, Ohio and Detroit, Dave Buick -owner of Italy Records- offered to record their single, "Sugar and Spice" (1998). The following year they put out another single for Estrus Records, "The Gospel According to John" (1999), produced by Jack White who would also produce their Estrus Records debut, "Soledad Brothers" (2000). It was during these years that the group opened up for MC5's legendary manager, John Sinclair, at a concert at Ohio Pat's in Cleveland. That same night, Soledad Brothers played as Sinclair's backup band. Their friendship brought Sinclair to write the group's liner notes for their debut album.In 2002, their second album, "Steel your Soul and Dare your Spirit to Move" was released, adding a few instruments to the band's sound including a new guitar and a new member: the multi-instrumentalist, Oliver Henry. In 2003, as a result of the Detroit scene's international boom, Soledad Brothers signed on to Loog Records which released their acclaimed album, "Voice of Treason".

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“The Hardest Walk”, the Bros´ 4th album, after the unanimously acclaimed “Voice of Treason”. Still influenced by the muddy waters of the Mississippi delta, as well as British sweaty rhythm&blues of the 60s, Soledad Brothers have created a raw, soul-drenched album which is more complex and multicoloured than the previous ones. To the previous influences you can Albert Ayler, Syd Barrett and Neil Young to name but a few. Many consider this their masterpiece.

“This new record is about being stuck in the ninth circle of hell with all the people who have ever knowingly betrayed you. It’s about looking them in the eye and saying, ‘I know what you did and I’m never going to forget it…'” This is the voice of Johnny Walker, doctor, anarchist and chief spokesman for Detroit’s most radical blues collective, The Soledad Brothers. The record he’s talking about is ‘The Hardest Walk’ – the band’s latest and greatest studio record on Munster. A brutal break-up letter, detailing the collapse of Walker’s long-term relationship, it ranks alongside such similarly-themed albums as Marvin Gaye’s ‘Here, My Dear’ and Spiritualized’s ‘Ladies And Gentlemen, We’re Floating In Space’. If previously the politics the band have been dealing with have emanated from the radical roots of the Black Panthers (the band use that organization’s logo as their own), then this time it’s a much more personalized affair. One listen to the raw emotion of tracks like ‘Crooked Crown’ and ‘Truth Or Consequences’ (sample lyric: “You’re going to go so thirsty little girl/ You’re going to choke down on your shame”) is more than enough to confirm that. “Thematically this album deals with every single stage of grieving you get when a relationship goes south,” laughs Walker drily. ‘The Hardest Walk’ arrives a full two years after the release of the band’s massively-acclaimed third album ‘Voice Of Treason’. Its title – as well as alluding to the themes mentioned above – also refers to the record’s difficult gestation. Recorded during a punishing month in the south of France, it saw the band (Walker is flanked by Ben Swank on drums and Oliver Henry on guitar and saxophone) almost come apart due to the intensity of their working methods. “There were no distractions where we were,” explains Walker. “There were no bars, no shows, no girls, no foolishness. Just us and our music. We recorded and played for 14 hours every day for 28 days. The result is a wonderful record – without question their best to date. Taking in a diverse range of influences from Dr John and Albert Ayler to Syd Barrett and Neil Young, it completely transcends the rampant garage blues that had so characterized the band’s previous records ever since their formation in 1995 (the band come from the same Detroit scene that spawned the likes of the White Stripes, Brendan Benson and the Greenhornes). “This record is an exhibit in master craftsmanship and pride,” smiles Walker. “There’s a paucity of both these things in music today and we wanted to do something about it. We’re really pleased with how it turned out. I suppose it’s the kind of record we always wanted to make…” For the Soledads, there’s a sense that this record will be the one to lift them out of the shadows of their more celebrated peers. Certainly there are few bands revered as much by their contemporaries as they are. The reason? Well, they’ve got the spirit and the soul. Soon everyone will know it…

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Availability: Out of stock SKU: MR CD 26  |  ,

“The Hardest Walk”, the Bros´ 4th album, after the unanimously acclaimed “Voice of Treason”. Still influenced by the muddy waters of the Mississippi delta, as well as British sweaty rhythm&blues of the 60s, Soledad Brothers have created a raw, soul-drenched album which is more complex and multicoloured than the previous ones. To the previous influences you can Albert Ayler, Syd Barrett and Neil Young to name but a few. Many consider this their masterpiece.

“This new record is about being stuck in the ninth circle of hell with all the people who have ever knowingly betrayed you. It’s about looking them in the eye and saying, ‘I know what you did and I’m never going to forget it…'” This is the voice of Johnny Walker, doctor, anarchist and chief spokesman for Detroit’s most radical blues collective, The Soledad Brothers. The record he’s talking about is ‘The Hardest Walk’ – the band’s latest and greatest studio record on Munster. A brutal break-up letter, detailing the collapse of Walker’s long-term relationship, it ranks alongside such similarly-themed albums as Marvin Gaye’s ‘Here, My Dear’ and Spiritualized’s ‘Ladies And Gentlemen, We’re Floating In Space’. If previously the politics the band have been dealing with have emanated from the radical roots of the Black Panthers (the band use that organization’s logo as their own), then this time it’s a much more personalized affair. One listen to the raw emotion of tracks like ‘Crooked Crown’ and ‘Truth Or Consequences’ (sample lyric: “You’re going to go so thirsty little girl/ You’re going to choke down on your shame”) is more than enough to confirm that. “Thematically this album deals with every single stage of grieving you get when a relationship goes south,” laughs Walker drily. ‘The Hardest Walk’ arrives a full two years after the release of the band’s massively-acclaimed third album ‘Voice Of Treason’. Its title – as well as alluding to the themes mentioned above – also refers to the record’s difficult gestation. Recorded during a punishing month in the south of France, it saw the band (Walker is flanked by Ben Swank on drums and Oliver Henry on guitar and saxophone) almost come apart due to the intensity of their working methods. “There were no distractions where we were,” explains Walker. “There were no bars, no shows, no girls, no foolishness. Just us and our music. We recorded and played for 14 hours every day for 28 days. The result is a wonderful record – without question their best to date. Taking in a diverse range of influences from Dr John and Albert Ayler to Syd Barrett and Neil Young, it completely transcends the rampant garage blues that had so characterized the band’s previous records ever since their formation in 1995 (the band come from the same Detroit scene that spawned the likes of the White Stripes, Brendan Benson and the Greenhornes). “This record is an exhibit in master craftsmanship and pride,” smiles Walker. “There’s a paucity of both these things in music today and we wanted to do something about it. We’re really pleased with how it turned out. I suppose it’s the kind of record we always wanted to make…” For the Soledads, there’s a sense that this record will be the one to lift them out of the shadows of their more celebrated peers. Certainly there are few bands revered as much by their contemporaries as they are. The reason? Well, they’ve got the spirit and the soul. Soon everyone will know it…

the-hardest-walk

0,99€

Munster

Soledad Brothers

The Hardest Walk

Availability: Out of stock SKU: MR CD 26  |  ,

“The Hardest Walk”, the Bros´ 4th album, after the unanimously acclaimed “Voice of Treason”. Still influenced by the muddy waters of the Mississippi delta, as well as British sweaty rhythm&blues of the 60s, Soledad Brothers have created a raw, soul-drenched album which is more complex and multicoloured than the previous ones. To the previous influences you can Albert Ayler, Syd Barrett and Neil Young to name but a few. Many consider this their masterpiece.

“This new record is about being stuck in the ninth circle of hell with all the people who have ever knowingly betrayed you. It’s about looking them in the eye and saying, ‘I know what you did and I’m never going to forget it…'” This is the voice of Johnny Walker, doctor, anarchist and chief spokesman for Detroit’s most radical blues collective, The Soledad Brothers. The record he’s talking about is ‘The Hardest Walk’ – the band’s latest and greatest studio record on Munster. A brutal break-up letter, detailing the collapse of Walker’s long-term relationship, it ranks alongside such similarly-themed albums as Marvin Gaye’s ‘Here, My Dear’ and Spiritualized’s ‘Ladies And Gentlemen, We’re Floating In Space’. If previously the politics the band have been dealing with have emanated from the radical roots of the Black Panthers (the band use that organization’s logo as their own), then this time it’s a much more personalized affair. One listen to the raw emotion of tracks like ‘Crooked Crown’ and ‘Truth Or Consequences’ (sample lyric: “You’re going to go so thirsty little girl/ You’re going to choke down on your shame”) is more than enough to confirm that. “Thematically this album deals with every single stage of grieving you get when a relationship goes south,” laughs Walker drily. ‘The Hardest Walk’ arrives a full two years after the release of the band’s massively-acclaimed third album ‘Voice Of Treason’. Its title – as well as alluding to the themes mentioned above – also refers to the record’s difficult gestation. Recorded during a punishing month in the south of France, it saw the band (Walker is flanked by Ben Swank on drums and Oliver Henry on guitar and saxophone) almost come apart due to the intensity of their working methods. “There were no distractions where we were,” explains Walker. “There were no bars, no shows, no girls, no foolishness. Just us and our music. We recorded and played for 14 hours every day for 28 days. The result is a wonderful record – without question their best to date. Taking in a diverse range of influences from Dr John and Albert Ayler to Syd Barrett and Neil Young, it completely transcends the rampant garage blues that had so characterized the band’s previous records ever since their formation in 1995 (the band come from the same Detroit scene that spawned the likes of the White Stripes, Brendan Benson and the Greenhornes). “This record is an exhibit in master craftsmanship and pride,” smiles Walker. “There’s a paucity of both these things in music today and we wanted to do something about it. We’re really pleased with how it turned out. I suppose it’s the kind of record we always wanted to make…” For the Soledads, there’s a sense that this record will be the one to lift them out of the shadows of their more celebrated peers. Certainly there are few bands revered as much by their contemporaries as they are. The reason? Well, they’ve got the spirit and the soul. Soon everyone will know it…

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