'Get In Line' is the debut release from Greenport's BIG SUGA, a high energy rock and roll band that blends old school honky-tonk with modern jam band styling and hooks, and does it well. The disc is a 5 song introduction to the band. Josh Y Horton leads the band with his gritty vocals and enjoyable story-telling lyrical style. The band is driven by seasoned drummer Jamie Schott, bassist Phil Mastrangelo, and features great lead playing by both Tom 'Shecky' Davis on guitar and Louis DiVirgilio on harmonica. Rounding out the sound of the band are the strong complimentary voices of Russell Lee Smith Jr. and Tonia Franklin.
The disc opens with the title track. It starts off relaxed, ala Lou Reed, but soon picks up pace and rocks out hard ala Blues Traveler. 'Long Gone' is a nashville fueled, well written tune that brings John Hiatt to mind. Next up is 'Destination Unknown'. A total groove and jam delight, Shecky really cuts loose on this one.....It's may personal favorite of the bunch......'LI Sailor' brings the pace down to a slow honky-tonk with an eastern Long Island inspired maritme storyline. The disc closes out with another all out rocker that has great grooves, and a killer hook to go with it. 'Ain't Goin' Down That Way' ends in a flash and leaves you wishing there was another song or 2.
If you like to rock out to good old-fashioned rock and roll, 'Get In Line' will not disappoint you one bit. It sits comfortably in my CD changer next to The Black Crowes, the Rolling Stones, Blues Traveler, and the Reverend Horton Heat.......and fits right in the mix.
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