| Toronto rockers
littleSUNDAY have released their second full-length album Wait For Tomorrow
(street date: October 23, 2007) featuring eleven tight tracks. This recording
is the follow-up to their alt-pop EP Cross The Line (2006) and heavier
edged debut album Day of Hollow (2003).
This quartet is comprised
of Rick (lead vocals, guitars), JP (lead guitar, backing vocals), Mario
(bass guitar, backing vocals) and Eric (drums, percussion) who over the
past year have captured the ears and attention of music fans and media
alike. Now signed to a recognizable distribution deal, their original non-cookiecutter
style fronted by the unmistakable sound of their lead singer is radio-friendly
all the way and offers a treat for rock purists. They've opened for Thornley
and now it's littleSUNDAY's turn to headline the big shows and this album
just might very well be their ticket.
The cd's first track
fades in with an impressive arrangement building momentum into a blaze
of guitars in "Too Late". Outstanding guitar solos are mind blowing along
with Rick's vocals I've come to admire and respect; this is really good
stuff I'm listening to.
Track 2 is "Change",
a melodious selection packed full of guitars, heart-pounding bass and Eric's
high-energy drumming that has to be outstanding to hear live as it is on
disc.
My favourite song
on Wait For Tomorrow is "In The End" lyrically and the overall sound. Rick's
vocals shine. JP pulls out all the stops here on lead guitar which has
pretty much defined their unique, original style as heard on the Cross
The Line EP. A good rockin' tune that you might hear while relaxing on
the beach or taking an extensive highway cruise.
"Cross The Line"
slows down the pace, but only momentarily during vocal performances but
kicks in again during the chorus and it's grinding guitar riffs and Mario's
crunching basslines.
Track 5 "Over My
Head" has an offering to rock puriest who may have grown up listening to
arena rock legends, notably the style and energy of one Jimmy Page. A soaring
lead guitar by JP acompanied by vigorous rhythm from Rick.
"Only Human" is a
driving volley of guitar licks delivering a one-two punch on your senses.
Unless you're behind the wheel of a car or truck you may be inspired to
bring out your air guitar.
The title track "Wait
For Tomorrow" has all the right hooks including thought provoking lyrics
which I hope the boys go with as their lead-off single. Rick's vocals dance
from start to finish on this selection with the same enthusiasm of an agile
cat leaping magically from limb-to-limb on a tree. This song is a shining
example of how much the band has grown since their inception and the positive
direction they are headed.
You'll enjoy solid
percussion on "Something About You" track 8. Eric's clever drumming is
a key factor to the band's identifiable sound.
"It's My Life" is
a darker twist for littleSUNDAY. Anger, heartache and dreams for tomorrow
lyrically haunt your senses. The overall combustable sound methodically
drives into your soul perhaps as one looking deeply into a mirror
with a systematical drum attack.
Up next is "Superstar",
another fine demonstration of how a band gels creating that unqiue sound
that stands above the rest. Although medium-tempo, near ballad like at
some points by littleSUNDAY standards, Eric puts on a drum clinic that
will have you screaming for more along with rich bass from Mario.
"Leave" is probably
the most recognizable track on this cd as it has garnered airplay on multiple
broadcast and internet radio stations alike from it's debut on the EP.
This quintessential, high-energy selection is a wonderful way to cap off
the highly impressive album Wait For Tomorrow.
All songs are written,
performed and arranged by littleSUNDAY. The band is in the fine, experienced
hands of Paul Merryweather from Rock Hard Artist Management and Promotions.
Prior to the release
of Wait For Tomorrow the band earned passage on Yahoo! Canada Music, appeared
on numerous compilation CDs, rotation airplay on various radio stations
and endorsements by highly respected instrument companies. Now with a recently
inked distribution deal littleSUNDAY is on their way. Highly recommended.
www.littlesunday.com
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Chris White
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