Wow! Putting Dumbwaiter on during a mundane Thursday afternoon at work was like a much needed shot in the arm. This debut release from Boston’s The Cold Beat is full of 6 songs with that worn and weathered rock-n-roll aesthetic and just enough punk rock spirit seeping through. The melodies are catchy and the choruses are memorable. The vocals as strained but not pushed past their breaking point; it adds a bit of tension that keeps things interesting. This is raw and passionate music that makes me want to have a drink (as if I needed any additional excuses for that). It’s certainly not perfect (many of the songs sorta run together) but I can’t wait to hear a full-length from The Cold Beat sometime soon as this isn’t enough, not at all. RIYL: The Replacements, Plow United, The Gaslight Anthem, etc…
MP3 | The Cold Beat – Watch And Ward Dumbwaiter EP
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