The Bridge - The Bridge
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Free Music Review: Look out for The Bridge!
Hit: 5 Stars
I first heard about The Bridge when a friend caught an opening set of them at an Umphrey's McGee show at Ram's Head Live in Baltimore in early 2006. That summer, without realizing what I was getting myself into (more on that later), I saw a little thing on The Bridge and an upcoming series of their shows at a cozy Baltimore venue called The 8x10, and decided to check it out.
Long story short: I saw them 4 more times over the next 7 weeks, and have since been to 14 more Bridge shows (for a total of 19 shows). They have become far and away my favorite band, and this CD is a perfect studio introduction to their music. That said, no CD can compare to their live music. The Bridge has developed a rabid following in Baltimore (their home) and has, over the past few years, grown to where they are very near breaking through, big time. Their music is 100% worthy of their name - they are known for "bridging" various genres as diverse as soul, bluegrass, jazz, rock n' roll (of course), and even some almost livetronica-sounding jams (at their live shows). Their shows regularly feature a few covers; in the time I've been following them they've covered acts such as The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Little Feat, Grateful Dead, Bob Marley, Van Morrison, James Brown, The Talking Heads, Ray LaMontagne, Traffic, Sublime, and even played Crazy Train at one of their shows a couple years ago.
Cris Jacobs, Kenny Liner, Dave Markowitz, Patrick Rainey, and Mike Gambone. Remember those names, and most importantly buy this CD and get out to a Bridge show (thebridgemusic dot com for the schedule). It won't be long before those of us seeing them now can brag to the rest of the world we knew The Bridge and their music long before they started selling out huge venues and headlining festivals worldwide.
Free Music Review: Great music
Hit: 5 Stars
If you liked Little Feat, early Steely Dan, soulful rock music, go and buy this cd. It is some of the best rock I have heard in a long time. Tight but flowing, smart but cool, well played but comforting. Hope they keep on going with this same attitude...Free Music Review: This Rocks
Hit: 5 Stars
I heard these guys live on XM radio (Starbucks XM Cafe, channel 45) and they were awesome. Each song sounds totally different from the last and every single one of them rocks. If you have an eclectic taste for all different types of music like my house does, you will absolutely love these guys. Blues without being too blue, funky, their folk background shows through excellent lyrics, amazing mandolin and guitar playing with enough bluegrass to keep your heart pumping. They are going to go far, for sure!Free Music Review: "Once in a while you get shown the light..."
Hit: 5 Stars
Tight, polished, and diverse, this album - the most recent self-titled release by the Bridge - seamlessly traverses genres ranging from folk, bluegrass, rock, and even a bit of funk. The journey begins from the very first notes of the snappy "Get Back Up," and continues along into the rich, soulful melody of "Angelina." Along the way one cannot help but get hooked by the catchy rhythm of "Easy Jane," the gorgeous "Further to Roam," and the urban bluesiness of "The Ballad of Clear Rock." The album finishes on an upbeat note with the rousing "Brother Don't."
If there is anything missing from this album it is the Bridge's capacity to jam out and improvise - an element that is impossible to capture on a studio album. For that you will need to find yourself a live version of their monumental jam vehicle "Jomotion" or the delightful, ever-evolving "Good Rhythm," two songs that are never quite played the same way twice. Or better yet, go see them live, which is becoming increasingly easy to do as they embark on steadily growing tours across the country.
The Bridge's sound and influences have been discussed elsewhere so I won't go into much detail, but suffice to say they range from the Grateful Dead to the Meters, with hints of Little Feat, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Los Lobos. Cris Jacobs' powerful voice and astonishing guitar playing stand out on many of the tracks on this album, and Kenny Liner's diversity as both a mandolinist and beat-boxer must be heard to be truly appreciated.
There is much more to be said about the Bridge, their style and influences, and the individual members (each extremely talented in their own right). But there also comes a point when words cease to suffice and one must look to their inner muse to truly understand. The beauty of this album is that in 12 tracks one is afforded the opportunity to do just that, to start themselves on a journey alongside a band that is destined for greatness.
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