Bourbon House
The Fourth Album
Independent
Up-and-coming rock outfit, Bourbon House, have returned with their latest release, The Fourth Album. Following their 2021 record, Into The Red, their new album continues to see the band work classic rock inspirations into a modern tone with more creativity than the title of their latest album may let on.
Opening with the upbeat βResonateβ, Bourbon House, in both songwriting and performance, has come up with a song that sounds like it could have been pulled from The Rolling Stones songbook, circa 1971. The song is pure rock βnβ roll in a classic sense and immediately separates the band from their contemporaries due to their ability to conjure an era long gone, alongside Lacey Croweβs stunning voice. This is further demonstrated with the following track, βLove Is. A Killerβ, a Zeppelin inspired rocker driven by Jason Clarkβs incendiary riffs.
As the remaining nine tracks press forward, The Fourth Album makes excellent use of its full-length format by refusing to rely on filler material. From the sinister and modern βOut For Bloodβ to the cinematically bluesy β20 To Lifeβ, Bourbon House effortlessly breathe new life a refreshing sense of energy into the modern classic rock genre. Additional highlights include the soulful βBlue Magicβ, and the relentless βWild Daysβ. Front to back, The Fourth Album is an exciting affair.
Between Croweβs vocals and Clarkβs riffs, Bourbon House should be regarded alongside Dirty Honey as one of the most promising bands inspired by β70s classic rock. The Fourth Album demonstrates a truly strong understanding of the genre and how to modernise it. Most impressively, Bourbon House has created a sound that feels unique to them rather than sounding like a stale rehash of what was popular 50 years ago. Without a doubt, The Fourth Album puts Bourbon House a cut above their peers.
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