CountryWood (Translated from Swedish)
With humorous, historical, and political texts tops indie-root Americana Group Esquela their music. The group uses its rural roots as basis for songwriting, but does not let herself be limited by them in the choice of subjects. In this [sexmannaband] included Rebecca Frame on vocals, Brian Shafer, lead guitar, Chico Finn, bass and vocals, Todd Russell, drums, and Ira McIntosh and Matt Woodin on guitars. Originally the band started as a duo, but has gradually expanded its number of band members. And they have each inspired by different artists / groups and musical styles, ranging from country music with Merle Haggard and Buck Owens to heavy metal and punk with The Ramones and others. Rebecca Frame sings with a little småhes voice, which is good for soul and blues. The music is also a hip bluesy, country and soul-like combination of the root components in a single pot. And it simmer on pretty well for this New York-based band. Sometimes it boils additionally up properly, as in “My friend”. On “Too far left” shows Esquela’s up his country-side, and the disc ends with Bobby Lewis old rock n ‘roll song “Tossin’ and turnin ‘. Esquela – which is Spanish for school – from Bovina, New York, has given his slice it a little funny title Are We Rolling? One can always guess that it was a trite sentence in the recording studio. The songs are, however as they should and the band has been getting approved in [läxprovet.]