The Deep Vibration: Veracruz EP- Album Review

With just one EP under their belts The Deep Vibration already has an impressive pedigree.  Veracruz was produced by former Neil Young producer Niko Bolas.  Alt. country diva Gillian Welch appears on the record.  The band even received its moniker from Lou Reed.  Not a bad start.

But what is the EP itself actually like?  Pretty good actually.

Veracruz consists of 5 tracks of roots rock, deeply inspired by American themes.  Before hearing a note, the song titles alone betray the Americana contained within.

Unlike many "Americana" records however, The Deep Vibration manage to keep things interesting.  They don't rely solely on the country-tinged folk which has been all the rage with hipsters in 2008.

"Oklahoma City Woman Blues (Veracruz)" is a harder rocker than you'll hear from most bands in the genre, while "Thanks To You" almost sounds like '70s-era Lou Reed, complete with horn section, as sung by Wilco's Jeff Tweedy.

When Welch joins the band on vocals for the EP closer "Tennessee Rose" the deal is sealed.

Hopefully we get to hear a full length from the band shortly.  Maybe they can shake up a musical genre that is quickly becoming tiresome.

Best tracks: "Mississippi Women", "Tennessee Rose"

Track listing for Veracruz:

• Oklahoma City Woman Blues (Veracruz)- MP3
• Third Day of July
• Thanks To You
• Mississippi Women
• Tennessee Rose

7.0

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