A collaboration between Natural Child and Strange Boys sounds like music to my ears, but that’s only a fantasy. However, I imagine it would sound something like Bottom Shelf. They are a Raleigh, North Carolina-based five-piece, featuring Mike Steward (guitar, vocals), Riley Methner (guitar, vocals), Sam Olson (keys), Steve Kinsey (bass), and Jamie Ranta (drums). Their sophomore full-length Pud Master Johnson hovers firmly in the authentic roots rock corner of the musical spectrum, but with garage and psych elements. The eleven heartfelt songs here are raw and fascinating, with awesome gritty vocals. Hopefully this one will be released on vinyl in due course, then it deserves a place at the front of the record rack.
Pud Master Johnson is out now digitally (self-released). Add to wantlist: Bandcamp
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