Backwood Spirit (SWE)
Napísané: 19 Apr 2021, 14:14
Backwood Spirit - Backwood Spirit (2017)
Year : 2017
Style : Southern Hard Rock
Country : Sweden
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 168 mb
Bio:
Backwood Spirit was founded in Örebro (Sweden) in 2014 by guitarist and songwriter Kent Engström. After writing and doing pre-recordings of songs with different musicians, Engström teamed up with long time music companion and drummer Joje Lindskoog (Crossroad Jam, Waving Corn) to put a band together. Late 2015 the two joined forces with vocalist Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum) to start the recording of an album. Tobias Åslund was brought in for the organ and keyboard work in the studio, along with Niclas Boson for the bass. Later on Boson became a regular member of the band. The line-up was completed with Peter Emilson, also with a past in Crossroad Jam, on keyboards. In the style of classic rock and bluesy hard rock, the music of Backwood Spirit is reflecting the musical roots of the members.
Album:
With one spin, even with the first few songs, of Backwood Spirit's debut album, I was transported back in time to my high school years in the mid 1970's. Formed several years ago in Sweden by songwriter and guitarist Kent Engstrom, Backwood Spirit plays classic and retro bluesy hard rock.The band offers some veteran Swedish musicians from Crossroad Jam, an older now defunct band with a similar style, including drummer Joje Lindskoog and keyboardist Peter Emilson. Additionally, Backwood Spirit features veteran and versatile Swedish vocalist Goran Edman of Yngwie Malmsteen fame, among many other bands. Coincidentally, Backwood Spirit's first album will be released on his birthday, April 28, when he turns 61 years old.While the musical deja vu plays in your head, you will be persuaded that Backwood Spirit has a firm grasp upon this classic genre. Several elements gel together for their retro rock sound. One is a simple heavy steady beat with a sweltering groove. Then there's the guitar riffs and licks that sway from blues to country to even some slight psychedelia. Next throw in the swirling atmosphere of generous Hammond keyboards. Finally, Edman brings a soulful voice, even some sadness, to meet the blues feeling.And I think that somewhat summarizes how I felt about the Backwood Spirit sound. In it's low and slow, burning and churning style, the music and songs seemed sad to the point of being discomforting, even mildly depressing. There's nothing in the beat or groove that makes Backwood Spirit upbeat or lively. Certainly the guitar leads are spry, in the sense that Engstrom is skilled musician. Yet there's weeping sadness to his guitar lines as well. I'm guessing most of this intentional to fit their style. But it didn't encourage me to listen to the album after a second spin for the review. I'm guess I'm not in the mood to be depressed on a regular basis.Nevertheless, for classic and retro bluesy hard rock, Backwood Spirit's style and songs are spot on, even if their sound can be lightly sad and depressing. Check them out for yourself.
Line-Up:
Goran Edman – Vocals
Kent Engstr?m – Guitar
Joje Lindskoog – Drums
Niclas Boson – Bass
Peter Emilson – Organ & Keyboard
Tracklist:
01. Gimme Good Lovin’
02. Piece Of The Peach
03. Ain’t Got Love
04. Take Me Home
05. When Love Comes Around
06. Soul To Soul
07. Get Your Wings
08. Water Of Change/Rainbow
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/
Year : 2017
Style : Southern Hard Rock
Country : Sweden
Audio : 320 kbps + scans
Size : 168 mb
Bio:
Backwood Spirit was founded in Örebro (Sweden) in 2014 by guitarist and songwriter Kent Engström. After writing and doing pre-recordings of songs with different musicians, Engström teamed up with long time music companion and drummer Joje Lindskoog (Crossroad Jam, Waving Corn) to put a band together. Late 2015 the two joined forces with vocalist Göran Edman (Yngwie Malmsteen, John Norum) to start the recording of an album. Tobias Åslund was brought in for the organ and keyboard work in the studio, along with Niclas Boson for the bass. Later on Boson became a regular member of the band. The line-up was completed with Peter Emilson, also with a past in Crossroad Jam, on keyboards. In the style of classic rock and bluesy hard rock, the music of Backwood Spirit is reflecting the musical roots of the members.
Album:
With one spin, even with the first few songs, of Backwood Spirit's debut album, I was transported back in time to my high school years in the mid 1970's. Formed several years ago in Sweden by songwriter and guitarist Kent Engstrom, Backwood Spirit plays classic and retro bluesy hard rock.The band offers some veteran Swedish musicians from Crossroad Jam, an older now defunct band with a similar style, including drummer Joje Lindskoog and keyboardist Peter Emilson. Additionally, Backwood Spirit features veteran and versatile Swedish vocalist Goran Edman of Yngwie Malmsteen fame, among many other bands. Coincidentally, Backwood Spirit's first album will be released on his birthday, April 28, when he turns 61 years old.While the musical deja vu plays in your head, you will be persuaded that Backwood Spirit has a firm grasp upon this classic genre. Several elements gel together for their retro rock sound. One is a simple heavy steady beat with a sweltering groove. Then there's the guitar riffs and licks that sway from blues to country to even some slight psychedelia. Next throw in the swirling atmosphere of generous Hammond keyboards. Finally, Edman brings a soulful voice, even some sadness, to meet the blues feeling.And I think that somewhat summarizes how I felt about the Backwood Spirit sound. In it's low and slow, burning and churning style, the music and songs seemed sad to the point of being discomforting, even mildly depressing. There's nothing in the beat or groove that makes Backwood Spirit upbeat or lively. Certainly the guitar leads are spry, in the sense that Engstrom is skilled musician. Yet there's weeping sadness to his guitar lines as well. I'm guessing most of this intentional to fit their style. But it didn't encourage me to listen to the album after a second spin for the review. I'm guess I'm not in the mood to be depressed on a regular basis.Nevertheless, for classic and retro bluesy hard rock, Backwood Spirit's style and songs are spot on, even if their sound can be lightly sad and depressing. Check them out for yourself.
Line-Up:
Goran Edman – Vocals
Kent Engstr?m – Guitar
Joje Lindskoog – Drums
Niclas Boson – Bass
Peter Emilson – Organ & Keyboard
Tracklist:
01. Gimme Good Lovin’
02. Piece Of The Peach
03. Ain’t Got Love
04. Take Me Home
05. When Love Comes Around
06. Soul To Soul
07. Get Your Wings
08. Water Of Change/Rainbow
Download links for all albums only on our blog here: http://goodmetalandhar.do.am/