Louisville’s The Deloreans have created a masterpiece with their newest album American Craze (out on Jangle and Roar Records, Jan. 18, 2011). From the moment the needle dropped on the first track “Gatsby,” I was hooked. The Deloreans have create a sound that is as old as the 50′s, but is something you have never heard before. Frontman and producer, Jeremy Perry, is Bobby Vinton reincarnated. It’s the Morning Benders. It’s Pet Sounds. It’s Fang Island. It’s the Rat Pack. It’s metal. It’s gospel. It’s punk. It’s orchestral. It’s amazing!!! The album is a journey through time, culminating in a melting pot of musical genius. “Gatsby” and “Buffalo” may be the best Track 1 – 2 combo I’ve ever heard (download below). I had to take a break after the first three tracks to realize what I was experiencing. “Buffalo” is sure to be a crowd-pleaser and is catchy as hell. Trust me, you will be singing it in the shower. Side A ends with a beautiful 1:43 minute track called “Thank’s y’all” which serves as a perfect intermission (it’s the last track on the CD, as a bonus track, which serves the same purpose). Side B kick’s off with “Leviathan” with a strong metal influence which catches you off guard, but still manages to tie in with rest. It’s a headbanger with pop melody (just listen to it, you’ll never create it in your head). “Landslide” is a repeat listen automatically. It’s straight out of a soundtrack to a Tarantino film. It’s light on the surface, but it builds in a way more appropriate to a murder montage scene. The finale, “Dear,” is an epic track that anchors the whole album. For this song, I picture a ballet on stage with the band dimly lit in the background. It’s larger than life and more beautiful than words.
We were huge fans of The Deloreans’ last album, Love Outrageous, but this album goes to a whole new level. Meg, Bill, Loren and Jeremy have put out one heck of an album and Louisville should be proud. It is only a matter of time until everyone takes notice. So take notice.
Pre-Order the LP or CD HERE. Go do it now, or I’m sure it will be at ear x-tacy on the 18th. I highly recommend the vinyl and I hear it is limited to 300 or so copies.
We can also expect an ear x-tacy in-store some time soon. We’ll keep you updated.
Download the first two tracks… (word is they will be adding a new track to stream every day until the album is released!)
Did I mention that the album is on VINYL!!! Well it is. And it matches the beauty of the album. 180 gram with some fun inserts (details to follow later!). Everything about this album is perfect. Go buy a copy ASAP before they are all gone (only 300!). Check it out below:
