Warm, kind and comforting, Waveland, Nero Simon and the Sunsetters’ new album is also full of surprises. Review.
WAVELAND – NERO SIMON AND THE SUNSETTERS
Sometimes, Mary Ann Ooten takes the lead with clear and confident vocals. She’s stunning on Tell Me and on the autumnal Moonlight (Getting It Right). It’s a true gem that complements wonderfully Nero Simon’s softer vocals, which are the lead on most tracks. Soldier Of Fortune see them join forces directly on a strong folk-Americana base that smells like hot sand. Later, it’s a feeling The Devil Hears You Pray and Right Till You’re Wrong also convey.
By paying tribute to the city of Waveland, on the coast of Georgie, the Atlanta-based band built a record that will resonate and make sense in many other coastal cities. It’s also a great tribute to resilience through tough times. Another beautiful surprise is the instrumental track Zanzibar Blues. Magical in its precise technique and saxophone line. Neon Sunset is the last original track, really tender, and the album ends with a great cover of Baker Street and its legendary saxophone. It’s a successful cover that brings a nice rock touch to the record. What’s for certain is that Nero Simon and the Sunsetters are creating an Americana unlike any other through Waveland. And here, they’re free, ambitious and generous.
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