One of the threads that bind us here in Twangville is love for a soaring vocal, screaming guitar, driving rhythm, rock and roll song. Not the over-produced kind you get in some arena show, but one that has roots in a dimly lit bar in Memphis or Austin or Muscle Shoals. My latest find along those lines is LA-based duo Roses And Cigarettes and their new record Echoes And Silence. Compromised of singer Jenny Pagliaro and guitarist Angela Petrilli, the band excels in straight ahead rock.
“Fast As I Can” exemplifies that with its inspiration in Jenny’s fight with breast cancer. The title track and “Back To You” both follow that style. “Bones On the Ground” injects a little more soul in the vocals and stomp in the drums to give it a little southern rock feel. “Bye Bye Blackbird” slows things down, and Petrilli’s guitar sears through a lo-fi intro.