Bludgers
Bludgers Five
Review by Gary Hill
This new EP comes from a band that were formed in Champaign, Illinois. I used to live near there, and I know that other famous bands who came from that area include REO Speedwagon and Head East. These guys don't sound like those acts, though. In fact, listening to this it's heard to decide where they come from based on the music. There are moments when I thought they were from the South. At other times they seem like they could have hailed from the UK. Then again, that makes sense as the lineup includes people from all over the US and one person from New Zealand. This disc features five songs that all land somewhere in the vicinity of mainstream rock and Americana. It's all pretty effective and varied enough to avoid feeling monotonous or repetitive.
This review is available in book (paperback and hardcover) form in Music Street Journal: 2021 Volume 2. More information and purchase links can be found at: garyhillauthor.com/Music-Street-Journal-2021.
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