New York-based band The Perfect Storm impress across their debut album Maiden Voyage, enamoring across soaring power-pop gems like “Lucky Guy” and more ardent, bluesier rock expressions in the vein of “Bring It Back.” “This album is our introduction to the world,” says guitarist/vocalist James Krakat. “We wanted to create something that feels authentic, full of energy, and captures the highs and lows of the human experience. Maiden Voyage is that journey, and we can’t wait for fans to join us.”
A rousing rock fervency kickstarts the album with “Bring It Back,” whose bluesy guitar tones and sweltering vocal emotion compels. “I never knew that life could be this way, I get this feeling most every day,” Krakat’s vocals let out. A hard-moving rockabilly nostalgia takes hold via the sturdy guitar progressions, excelling particularly in the guitar solo past the two-minute turn. The ensuing “Magic Feeling” presents a more caressing depiction of good times, and a yearning for it to never end. Catching our ears this past December, “Magic Feeling” is exemplary of the band’s lusher, hooky arsenal.
Another highlight, “The World That’s Cold” weaves jangling guitars and palpable vocal emotion — urging “I know,” with escalating passion in aspirations for personal betterment within a cold, cruel world. “We Fell In Love” also stirs, playing with a power-pop shimmering as multiple vocal layers and twanging guitars drive into the harmonious title-touting pull. “Song For My Friends” caps off the album with a heavier rock pulse, celebrating those “who where for me,” when down. Maiden Voyage compels across heavier rock successes and more introspective, from-the-heart outpourings.
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We discovered this release via MusoSoup, as part of the artist’s promotional campaign.
