“Rock and roll is dead I probably should've stayed in school” – Cage the Elephant, In One Ear.
This band is exactly the “F@$k You” response that statement deserves. These guys’ sound is exactly what you would hope for from a bunch of crazy rock and roll hicks from Kentucky. They have a vintage sound and style that incorporates some hip hop and new wave rock to create a very lively, loud, and truly raw rock and roll sound. The vocal style is somewhat similar to Jack White, but overall, Cage the Elephant has much more energy and drive than the White Stripes. The music is pretty involved and well thought out, but these guys make it seem simple; it’s natural to them. Their hit single “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” has dirty southern rock slide guitar riffs with a simple, but rocking beat. The vocals tell the story of how the downtrodden turn to their wicked ways to survive in this world. The hip hop vocals over the southern rock riff are a perfect example of their blending of old school rock with popularity of today’s rhythm driven vocal styles.
The energy of their self titled, debut album, is incredible, and I’m sure is amplified to complete chaos in their live shows. See them at Lollapalooza, raise your beer, and your middle finger to those who ever doubted the pulse of the current state of rock and roll.
Cage the Elephant's Official Site
Cage the Elephant on MySpace
Author PSzyzzle
This band is exactly the “F@$k You” response that statement deserves. These guys’ sound is exactly what you would hope for from a bunch of crazy rock and roll hicks from Kentucky. They have a vintage sound and style that incorporates some hip hop and new wave rock to create a very lively, loud, and truly raw rock and roll sound. The vocal style is somewhat similar to Jack White, but overall, Cage the Elephant has much more energy and drive than the White Stripes. The music is pretty involved and well thought out, but these guys make it seem simple; it’s natural to them. Their hit single “Ain’t No Rest for the Wicked” has dirty southern rock slide guitar riffs with a simple, but rocking beat. The vocals tell the story of how the downtrodden turn to their wicked ways to survive in this world. The hip hop vocals over the southern rock riff are a perfect example of their blending of old school rock with popularity of today’s rhythm driven vocal styles.
The energy of their self titled, debut album, is incredible, and I’m sure is amplified to complete chaos in their live shows. See them at Lollapalooza, raise your beer, and your middle finger to those who ever doubted the pulse of the current state of rock and roll.
Cage the Elephant's Official Site
Cage the Elephant on MySpace
Author PSzyzzle
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