Tuns
Tuns
Royal Mountain Records
Formed in 2015, TunsΒ is comprised of Mike O’Neill of The Inbreds, Chris Murphy of Sloan and Matt Murphy of The Super Friendz. The idea of a supergroup, where successful artists in their own right collaborate and go on tour together, is not new.Β Groups such as Cream, Emerson, Lake and Palmer, Asia and more contemporary outfits such as Them Crooked Vultures have experienced great success. This phenomenon appears to experiencing a renaissance in Canada, with the creation of TunsΒ and the Trans-Canada Highwaymen, of which Chris Murphy is also a member.
The name TunsΒ is a reference to the Technical University of Nova Scotia, a tribute to the groupβs east coast roots. In fact, all three members of TunsΒ were part of the Halifax pop explosion in the 1990βs and the debut album recalls their heydays but also sounds incredibly fresh and upbeat.
TunsΒ opens with a melodic and cheerful statement, βBack Among Friendsβ which establishes the tone for the rest of the album. Bright guitar sounds and an energetic backbeat are featured on strong pieces such as βThrow It Awayβ and βMind Over Matterβ and even a song entitled βLonely Lifeβ cannot dampen the spirit of Tuns.
The album was recorded live with only guitar solos and vocals mixed in.
The bandβs first performance was only one month after formation, during Haydenβs Dream Serenade at Massey Hall in October 2015 but the group now has a solid album to promote and share with audiences.
TunsΒ are currently on tour in Canada during the months of October and November 2016.
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SPILL ALBUM REVIEW: TUNS – TUNS
Patrick Li