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.
