Review By Darren McIntyre
The Midnight Devils are a high energy glam rock n roll juggernaut from Omaha, Nebraska & Chicago, Illinois. The boys brought us their debut album Something Bigger in 2018 and in 2019 took this high octane show on the road performing in over 30 states coast to coast and crashing into legendary venues like The Viper Room in Hollywood, The Dive Bar in Vegas, The Rocklahoma Music Festival & The M3 Pre Party in Columbia
.This show is’nt for the faint hearted as they wear more make up than your girlfriend, swear, smoke and live and party on the wild side. The boys have been hard at work bringing their new album to life which also included some shows in Australia and everywhere inbetween, please grab yourself a cold one as I kick in the doors and bring this new body of work to life.
Two The Hard Way – Boom and off we go as the hard rocking beat comes to life as Sam lends his gravelly vocals that bring this monster to life with ease. The rhythm section comes at us with a real solid snare beat as the bass kicks let the groove wrap itself around us as the grooving bassline drops epic funk tones that just allow this track to really grab our attention. The slick clean guitar licks are hard, heavy and in your face as this foot stomping beast changes pace and roars off into the distance as the boys pick up where they left off with Something Bigger way back in 2018. This is a real groove track that shaows us the raw side of these three vagabonds as they bring their gritty rock n roll circus to us.
Get Laid – Killer heavy vocals bellow out as this punk infused riff lets this kick ass number take us on the journey with the boys as they deliver over and over with this toe tapping number. The punchy rhythm section is coming at us with a real meaty snare drum beat that has us punching the air with joy as this catchy beast leaves it’s mark, the whole track is a throwback to 80’s heyday that just lets these boys bring their sass, attitude and swagger that just comes at us in waves as thegroove builds and builds as we join the party and sing along to this killer piece that just keeps on giving.
Shock The World – A crunching guitar lick explodes in our faces as this gritty rocker brings the attitude to us as Sam lets his growling vocals take this track to another place. The punchy full on rhythm section is giving us a solid footing as the cool beat delivers snare drum beats that have bass kicks and cymbal crashes that really let this track breathe, the album is really growing in stature as the killer riffs and colossal tones just wrap themselves around us and just allow us to get caught up in this sideshow. The funky bassline is handing us a real cool groove that just drops us on our heads with it’s intense tones and delicious grooves that really punch us straight in the face.
Left Learnin – Shredding guitar riffs erupt from the off as this awesome track kicks in and lets us get to know these boys as they hit us with all they have and then some. The deep gravelly vocals are perfect as they let this track hit full flow as we get a cool bassline that is deep, dark and just awesome as it combines well with this fist pumping groove, the boys are just enjoying themselves as they deliver a real gritty rock n roll anthem that ticks all the boxes as we roll with the boys as they kick into overdrive with this shuddering beast that just kicks in the doors and really lets us know that the boys are ready to kick ass in the UK these next couple of weeks.
Rage – A real heavy guitar riff is kicking in the doors as the rhythm section blends in with this awesome piece of music that grabs your attention and then some. Sam’s growling vocals fit this composition perfectly as we feel the raw energy roar through this fantastic track as the boys just take it up a notch as this heavy groove laden number is just giving it to us straight. The tempo changes pace as the pounding bass kicks take over and really give this track balls as it rumbles on and just delivers. The whole track is a real gritty rock n roll circus as the boys merge together and just take us to another level with their musicianship that is making all the right noises.
So Hard It Hurts – A crisp, rocking riff enters and we get a sludgy, groove laden track that just opens into a foot stomping, fist pumping rock n roll beast. The cool rasping vocals are just letting the track come to life as we get real energy from the boys as they just give it all they have as the killer bassline drops upon us with it’s solid funking beat that just lets this track tell it’s own story. The rhythm section is coming at us with solid snare drum punches as the cowbell lingers and lets the tone deliver a real phenomenal tone that just gives this track depth, attitude and bags of energy as the boys just bring us their crazy rock n roll circus that shows no signs of slowing down.
One More Night – The track kicks off with a killer rhythm beat as the bass kicks are surrounded with a solid snare drum punch as the cymbal snaps let this killer track cut loose. The vocals are raw, edgy and have bags of attitude as they let the track build and really deliver a kick ass groove that is just telling us that these boys are coming at us with all they have as they continue their pursuit of world domination. The shredding guitar riffs are taking this track to another place as we feel the rough, rocking tones flow effortlessly through this incredible track that just keeps on giving, these boys are ready, willing and able to bring the heat to the fine folk of the UK so catch them or miss them at your peril.
Hell To Pay – The dynamic changes in this epic track as there is a heavier, sludgy groove that really kicks in the doors and socks it to us as Sam’s growling vocals let the track cut loose. The shredding guitar riffs are crisp, clean and just allow the tone to linger as we feel the boys bring the heat to this colossal piece of music, the bassline is kicking in and hitting us with deep, funking tones that just get the juices flowing before Chris slips in with a face melting solo that just elevates this growling beast to the next level as the dynamic changes pace again as the boys lean into this track and give it their all as we hurtle towards the business end of this crunching album that just smacks you in the face with it’s raw, unapologetic licks that just leave us wanting more.
Devil’s Unstoppable – Cymbal snaps bring this track to life as the solid snare drum beats let the groove come to life as the boys bring us another roasing track. The cool deep bassline is wrapping itself around this fantastic arrangement as we just feel the tone wash over us, the boys are just ripping up the playbook as they give us growling vocals that just melt your face as the trio dig deep and bring us real awesome vibes that tell the story of these boys as they build and build with every track that has been laid before us. The boys are really enjoying themselves as they deliver a no nonsense album that just kicks ass as they bring us grooving tunes sprinkled with growling vocals and a pounding rhythm section that lets Jimmy really express himself and then some.
Holding Onto Fire – Slick crisp guitar riffs erupt into the track as Sam lets his soaring vocals bring this monster to life as we just bop along to this real infectious groove. The foot stomping rocker is building in tempo as the growling vocals wrap themselves around the epic arrangement, the whole album is just brimming with real gritty rock n roll tones that just allow these boys to express themselves as we feel the energy oozing from every one of these super talented musicians as they bring the USA kicking and screaming with all they have.
Adjusting The Tracking – Picking up where we left off is ths rocking beast that brings a real heavy pounding groove that lets the rhythm section control the beat as the slick guitar riffs deliver a crunching tone that is just infectious. The growling vocals are hitting us with their power and depth as the boys let the track build and build as we really get into this crazy ass outfit that just take us on the journey with them as they bring us their infectious brand of rock n roll, the snare drum punches are hitting us with everything they have as bass kicks and cymbal crashes rain down on us as reach the end of this colossal new record as we flow into.
Too Much – A real gritty crunching guitar riff wanders through theintro as this fist pumping beast makes itself known to us as we get roaring vocals that are just letting this track unfold. The rhythm section is pounding away and really letting us feel the depth of this killer album as Jimmy kicks in and just loses himself with his energy zapping beats that are full on and just giving this album grit, depth and just bags and bags of whoop ass beats that are on the money. The bassline is dropping sweet, mellow grooves that wrap themselves around this colossal arrangement that just punches us straight in the face as we surrender to these boys and their infectious grooves that are a sure fire winner.
The Midnight Devils –
Sam Morris – Vocals / Bass
Chris Hineline – Guitar / Backing Vocals
Jimmy Mess – Drums / Backing Vocals
Track Listing –
Two The Hard Way
Get Laid
Shock The World
Left Learnin
Rage
So Hard It Hurts
One More Night
Hell To Pay
Devil’s Unstoppable
Holding Onto Fire
Adjusting The Tracking
Too Much
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