The Britannicas “s/t”
The enviable talent of Herb Eimerman (Nerk Twins) returns and is joined by Swede Magnus Karlsson (Happydeadmen) on guitar and Aussie Joe Algeri (Jack & The Beanstalk) on drums to form a truly international pop band called The Britannicas (despite the fact that no one here is British). The irony here is that these musicians have a common love of merseybeat and classic British pop. The gentle jangle of “Those Good Vibrations” is supported by some bright harmonies in the songs second half. “Baby Say Yeah Yeah” has that classic pop beat, Herb’s vocals are very reminiscent of Chad & Jeremy, but with more of an edge. “Friday Night Alright (Come Out And Play)” is a guitar gem with an Eddie Cochran styled rhythm. Another favorite here is “Don’t Go Back,” chock full of Byrdsian jangle and a solid melody. The group harmonies work fine throughout – if anything, the band is a bit too tame in it’s choice of tempo and mood. Still, fans of The Byrds, Moody Blues, Gerry & The Pacemakers and British styled pop will enjoy this one immensely.
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Pearl Aday “Little Immaculate White Fox”
Pearl Aday first started singing in her father’s (Meat Loaf) band, and worked on five of his tours. She quickly became a crowd favorite with her wonderful backing vocals. She continued to make a name for herself as a backup vocalist for Motley Crue. Her impressive voice is similar to Alannah Myles or Melissa Etheridge and grabs you right away. As someone who grew up in the business and is named after Janis Joplin, she’s more than ready to release her first LP. The autobiographical “Rock Child” opens with guitar stabs and rolling drums that’s part Led Zepplin, part AC/DC, but all Pearl. She takes on the Tina Turner signature tune “Nutbush City Limits” and makes it all her own. The impressive “Broken White” has a very dark and disturbing tale, and Ted Nugent adds his sinister licks to “Check Out Charlie,” but the signature tune here is “Mama.” Like Grace Potter, Pearl has a ragged soulful approach to heavy rock that overflows with authenticity and conviction. The albums second half doesn’t quite live up to those opening tunes, but it still connects with the listener on a visceral level. An impressive debut for sure.
