Shakey Graves Review


Shakey Graves is a very new artist to me. New as in 3 days ago new. I have heard of him prior but have never looked into his music before this week, and to say the least, I am very impressed. The warm vocals and guitar really make you feel like your driving down a dirt road at night, blasting music, and just thrashing every ounce of life your car still has in it. He encapsulated this equal measure of adventure and familiarity that doesn't deter you from diving deeper into what he has to offer. The bass drum acts as a heartbeat or cornerstone of the melodies and the guitar weaves from a steady riff to a exciting lick and then back again. In between, adding silent moments that offer a build and release to their songs.

As compared to his studio albums, Shakey Graves' live performance is a much warmer feeling. his audio, from the guitar at least, sounds like it's coming from a Vox amp. It has that classic hum to it that adds authenticity. While there are big differences in his studio and live performances, it's not a bad difference. It's a whole different experience with whatever way you choose to listen to him.

I would highly recommend listening to both their studio songs and live performances. He has much potential and I hope he receives much more attention as he continue his musical careers.

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