The church and I have been at odds for quite some time now. Call it philosophical differences; call it really bland bread and boring wine, I don’t know. Let’s just say that if we were to walk in to a church together, you might either want to a) wear a rubber hard hat or b) walk a few paces ahead or behind me for fear of SMITING.
The reverend (Jon McClure) returns with the second album, A French Kiss In The Chaos for Reverend and the Makers. Whether this album gets me believing once again is anyone’s guess, but it’s a pretty good album.
McClure and his band have maintained the indie feel from their first album into this one. Hell, they’re so indie, they still busked on the streets of London to promote their album.
The album itself is a mish mash of sounds right from the first track “Silence is talking”. Hints of the Chemical Brothers, some oasis, and a sampling of “Low rider” from War for good effect. Fitting given Low Rider’s placement in Ferris Beuller’s day off and our continuing tribute to John hughes no? I’m good with the segues, trust me. A great start to the album
“Hidden persuaders” follows. I like the old 60s/70s sound. Maybe as a child of the 70s I’ve that ingrained like for that weird kitschy sound. Reminds me of classic James Bond movies or something. Are musicians hidden persuaders? If someone is trying to get you to buy something (like a big market advertiser, would musicians not be part of that capitalist steam roller too? Discuss.
“ No wood just trees” is probably the weakest song from the album. I’m not dwelling on it.
“Professor pickles” – A song that screams a 70s maddening trip. Hunter S Thompson would be proud.
“Long long time” – great ballad to mellow the album down a bit. It’s a long long long time before I come home. please don’t try to contact me. The ringer runs the battery from my phone. Still cheeky, I Like.
“No soap (in a dirty water)” – the album’s current single. Has great radio quality and I think that people hearing this song may be confused by the rest of the album, but if you’re going to persuade someone to buy the album, might as well lead with this song right (tying things together people that’s my job).
“Manifesto / people shapers” - this song takes you in two different journeys. The first being another hallucinogenic rock-filled staggered walk which turns into the second part of the journey where you’ve stopped and there’s a moment of clarity.
I’m in love with the notion
I’m in love..
With the idea of giving a fuck
About these things that surround me and stuff
Fantastic song.
“Mermaids” – is not bad. Introspection on what a man has become.
“The end” – is ok.
“Hard Time for Dreamers – good song to end the album after that wild ride.
The album is a crazy mish mash of energy and lulls that seem to work. You’re not leaving this album, after a listen, on a huge caffeine high nor are you so mellow that all you have a craving for are magic brownies. Hmmm it’s Red Bull and Vodka. Yah, that’s it.
No, this album won’t get me back to church. That would take….a miracle, but if the Reverend and the Makers were to show up to a blessing of pets at…oh say a rock concert, I just might be there. Amen
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