We All Have Hooks for Hands The Shape of Energy
by Curt Hauff
Staff Writer
The production values and performances on The Shape of Energy are reminiscent of an album from the ‘70s. The album has a hint of the Allman Brothers throughout. Both stylistically and sonically, The Shape of Energy resembles an album from the aforementioned blues band, delivered with a jam-band approach. Lyrically, the band takes after such greats as R.E.M. or U2.
The album opens with a spritely track called “Howling and Bellowing”. It introduces the band with a raw energy that has you intrigued and ready for more.
While the mood slows a little in the next two songs, the tempo and energy from the opening track remain strong. The band delivers the goods with tracks like “Records a Stone” and “California”.
“Lessons Burned” is an excellent change up. It’s an up tempo song with a Brian Setzer feel. The song would be a perfect song to two step through. Musically, this song has at least as much energy as the rest of the album, but the tempo is faster and it has a true swing.
We All Have Hooks for Hands writes accessible music and should see their following grow with the release of The Shape of Energy. If you like a good jam band mixed with a heavy dose of Southern blues, you’ll like this album. If you’re a fan of either style, this will be a pleasant departure from the norm.
TRACK LISTING
1. Howling and Bellowing
2. Be Love, Be Wild
3. Made Up of Tiny Lights
4. California
5. Records a Stone
6. Better to Live Than to Die
7. Sea that Holds You
8. Bring Me Home
9. Lessons Burned
10. Something to Live For
HRH RATING: 6.8/10