ALL THE BRIGHTNESS - DESTINY WEEPS

3 FOR ALL MUSIC

August 20, 2008, 05:21 AM

ALL THE BRIGHTNESS - DESTINY WEEPS
3 FOR ALL MUSIC

All The Brightness three larries from Toronto, I first saw the video for their first single ‘Never You’ off their debut LP “Lost In The Soul Deposit” on Much Loud. The track was severely catchy and pleasant to the ears, naturally I had to hear more. I discovered they were already my myspace friends so it was easy to find the tunes. The band consists of three Nick Mazzei – Vocals and Guitar, Kevin Bailey – Bass and on Drums Pete Maniatis. On August 15th they dropped their sophomore record “Destiny Weeps” at the EL Mocambo in Toronto where many bands have played over the years including bands like Bon Jovi, The Rolling Stones etc. ‘Destiny Weeps’ is a twelve track LP with tunes that will linger in your head for months.

Killer tunes like ‘Easier Said’ leave an imprint with raging solid guitar rhythms and melodic harmonies with haunting lyrics. “Now the world is out to get you again, you’re lied to denied as you try to make amends.” Near the end of the track there is a great guitar solo as most of their tunes pay tribute to the amazing instrument giving it the attention it deserves. These ears love all the guitars tis why I was entranced with this band to begin with. Vocals are tight the sound of Mazzei’s voice is full and ready to take on the world, with power and pitch to perfection the tone is pleasant and he utilizes his vocals well fitting almost perfectly with the music. Great back up vocals all placed accuratley to compliment the lead vocals. After seeing ATB rock out live, the vocals are the same if not better live, just as power punched on disc as they are live, extremely relieved to hear they can rock it live and on record, very important for the future of any band.

Not only do they have rocking tunes on this LP they have the softer sounds as well with power ballads such as “Facing It Alone” a definite hit and “The Gesture” which kind of sounds like the first track “Lies Lies Lies” but only the beginning of the verses are similar in sound the tracks differ once the tune progresses. “On The Outside Again” another power ballad with words from the heart. Nick wrote the lyrics, and all three concocted the insanely ill music with the help of producer Martin Bak. The substance in the lyrics is why I continue to listen other than the obvious; instead of the fluffy jibberish that you hear on the radio this is real talk and these days it is rare. Everyone is out for the dollar bills forgetting about the art of music, the connection and influence a tune can have in people’s lives, knowing they have the same issues giving them a reason to live, it is profound; music is more than just a pretty melody.

A few more tracks that must be mentioned are ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong’, ‘Right Where I Wanna Be’ and ‘Overtaken’. Overtaken for the lyrics and the screamage at the end of the tune and of course the music is ridiculous loving it, all the guitars just feeding my electric obsession. ‘Don’t Get Me Wrong’ is another floater “Don’t get me wrong I’m just tryin’ to hold on to everything that’s right.” the riffs, the smooth transitions everything about the track is precise. Not much to complain about other than Mazzei needs to watch some of the vocal arrangements and melodies so they don’t sound like a rerun. Due to his strong vocals they could fall into a Nickelitis pattern. He can’t help it that’s just how his voice is, just as Kroeger of Nickelback can’t help it. Redundancy is most prominent in the first and last tracks as already mentioned.

Rock and roll to the core Canadian’s know how to bring it! My ears are happy to have seen these larries on Much Loud. I love their music and you will too the album is available on CD Baby and Indie Pool. The first LP won them a few awards Destiny Weeps will take All The Brightness to the next level infectious and incomparable truly a masterpiece, their destiny will be weeping with joy.


08/18/08 - FRIDAE MATTAS

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