From Sicily, Italy with power pop love, we meet three brothers: Alessandro (vocal, guitar), Bruno (vocal, bass) and Mirko Cirrone (vocal, guitar) joined by Ferdinando Piccoli (drums) to form the band Cirrone. Formerly The Apple Scruffs, the band has successfully blended the retro influences to today’s rock sound. Full of tight harmonies and strong guitar riffs, it’s one of the best albums I’ve heard this year.
The band’s Beatlesque sound is leveraged with strong composition on the opener “Here Is My Song.” The next tune is the glorious title track, and echos of both Badfinger and The Hudson Brothers will give chills down your spine for sure. “I Still Remember” is a power ballad with a slow build to a riff heavy ending and “Let The Wind Blow” chugs along with it’s Big Star/Wings slide guitar solo and delicate chorus. Every track here is a winner with no obvious weak spots, as we hit the albums second side “Brand New Life” is a majestic uplifting ballad that ends with a solid guitar outro. “How Does It Feel” adds some horn flourishes to this sunshine-filled tune. I could keep going, but odds are if you read this blog, you’ll love this album. Easy spot near the top ten of 2011 for best album of the year.
P.S. I also got the opportunity to interview Mirko Cirronefor the occasion.
These guys sound amazing…Just downloaded the album. I Still remember is one of my favourite. Brand new life is an epic track! I never heard of them before,.. But I think they're brilliant!!
Great sound on the album, "A Brand New Life" and a couple of other amazing tunes, but for my money, the hit single of the globe should have been Bookshop & Gallery's "Lovely Girl," also done with Cirrone. I've played that song twenty times today – what an unbelievable track.
I read your nice leg it is a nice list. I've already bought it, and joy myself everyday
beautiful songs and tracks, each one is to love for different reasons other than words, music, chorus and a spectacular rock sound!
I love it right now! Thanks for a great list.
I've already bought it, and andjoy myself everyday. Thanks
Is this streaming anywhere? Sounds like an essential listen for the REAL GONE music blog.
more spectacular than I thought
rock sound perfect, original songs and arrangements treated in detail
none is more beautiful than the other, each has its own charm and its special features
you absolutely must buy and listen for sure
wonderfull album
I've already bought it, and andjoy myself everyday
beautiful songs and tracks, each one is to love for different reasons other than words, music, chorus and a spectacular rock sound!
I love it right now!
Agui