The Boondocks - Single Review: Alone
Here we have the
debut single from The Boondocks, a young rock duo I have caught live a few
times over the last six months or so and who made it through to the final of
the Ding Dong Lounge Battle of the Bands towards the end of last year. Comprising
Scott Parker (bass, vocals) and Brandon Pritchard (drums), they have an unusual
approach in that Scott puts his bass through a pedal board which allows himself
to create a thick guitar sound when he wishes, so they often sound more like a
trio than a duo, crunching the riffs, but also mixing it up so that we get
different layers of sound, quite different to many of the other duos on the circuit
as he is playing a bass and coming to a guitar sound from that level, as
opposed to playing guitar directly.
In some ways this approach is quite reminiscent of Motörhead and Lemmy’s approach to the bass, although here it is far more melodic and not as brutally heavy, with a commercial and hook element to their songs. While Scott is doing the melodic work, he is more than ably supported by Brandon who is has an all-encompassing approach to drums, and while this is a new band and the guys are both young, Brandon has undertaken plenty of live work with Channeled, who also made it through to the finals of the same event. I recognise this number from the times I have seen them play, and producer Scoot Seabright has captured the vitality of the band and added a touch of smoothness while not losing any of the power. Crunchy, filthy, and quite stoner in attitude, this is a solid debut.
About The Boondocks
A high-energy, attention demanding, riff rock from the rural community of the Awhtiu Peninsula, south of Auckland. Formed by Scott Parker and Branden Pritchard in late 2022, the duo has quickly climbed to the top of the music scene, earning a name for themselves by pushing the boundaries of what just two people can accomplish with nothing but a bass guitar and a drum-kit. They have also become renown for their unparalleled work ethic, electrifying, and unforgettable live performances, as well as their ability to sell out venues.
The band has consistently released charting singles, getting major air time on stations such as The Rock FM, Hauraki, and more. The Boondocks have already grown a loyal and dedicated fanbase in their short time, proving time and time again that they are the next generation in Kiwi rock.
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