The Royal Spuds "Start Your Engines"
Release date: 8 December 2012
Running time:23:19, 6 tracks (intro + 5 songs)
The Royal Spuds are a new band hailing from “the Lowlands of Holland”: Maarten van Vliet (lead vocals, banjo), Robin Janssens (guitar), Michael Silver (accordion, vocals), Dave Schrijvers (bass), Milan Bloom (lead guitar, vocals) and Mark De Jong (drums). “ Start your Engines” is their first release, a six track EP that was issued last December 2012.
All along the EP there is an excellent blend of electric guitar, accordion and banjo. The highlights would be “Morrison’s Warriors” and “Come on You Black and Tans”. The former, based on the well-known “Morrison’s Jig” is a Finnegan’s Hell meets Dropkick Murphys number featuring an awesome guitar work. The latter is another powerful song with great accordion and a guitar solo.
The last track also shines out. “Malt In” is the anagram for “Tam Lin”, another standard tune on which the song is based. Once again, a rocking treatment with metal guitars and excellent accordion playing.
If you love Circle J and Scrum, be ready for The Royal Spuds.
Tracklist:
1 - Start Your Engines
2 - Morrison's Warriors3 - Come Out Ye Black & Tans
4 - Last Call
5 - Finnegan's Wake
6 - Malt In
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royalspudsband@gmail.com
Review by Kinksmarkham
http://kathykeller.bookblogworld.com/the-royal-spuds-spud-licious-interview/
ReplyDeleteI had the pleasure of interviewing The Royal Spuds at a recent festival in the Netherlands. I was so happy to see that they not only were represented on your list, but 3rd Place. (Obviously you have great taste in music!) :) I have 'hyperlinked' your blog page to the interview as your list is a great resource for this genre. Thx. Hope you and your fans enjoy the interview. Cheers, Kathy