Durham, North Carolina has a gem! The High Cell comes with a punch with songs that brings to mind girls dancing with a self-satisfied smile even if none of the band members are their boyfriends and guys clutching a beer while intensely nodding to the tempo. The lyrics are well-written, and the instrumentation strikes with precision.
From A Fine Mess you can already tell that this band is here to jam. Devil in a Tricycle continues with the jam that reminds me of a Jimi Hendrix mid-tempo blues song, and the lead vocalist, Mike, has a voice that you just want to listen to. Not really sure how fast the devil can go on a tricycle, but the bell he’s ringing makes this song a definite groove.
Tread is another heavy track with an even heavier blues-y feel while still staying modern, Small Town Bird is a sing-a-long hit with super effective guitar licks with a perfect use of the tambourine and Rise gives us the epitome’ of the git down. The five songs sent our way could be a definite full set that would leave the crowd satisfied. The band is tight, the lead vocals fit perfectly, which makes us pretty sure that The High Cell is here to stay. The High Cell has a lot in store for the upcoming future; keep up with them via their website, FaceBook and Twitter
Until Next Time,
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