The Ray Gradys – “Rednecks, Zombies, Terrorists”
The Ray Gradys – “Rednecks, Zombies, Terrorists” – When I first popped this in the musicianship of the band really stood out as clean and precise. The rest of the album continues on in similar fashion, with emotional choruses and punchy beats. The drumming and bass is extremely tight throughout this album. Overall, the talent and production is stunning for a self-released album. This album combines several musical styles together. The Ray Gradys mix old school punk energy with pop sensibility & a touch of rock-n-roll. The end result is a moderately entertaining sound that in the end sadly doesn’t stand out as something that I personally would rush out and purchase. Nonetheless, The Ray Gradys are extremely talented, no doubt & if they were in my town they are entertaining enough that I would check them out live in a second. Throughout the album there is plenty of varied instrumentation, the bass lines are intricate and technical, and the choruses are full of great hooks. Singer Earl-y Grate has a raw, frantic tone to his voice that’s less than perfect and is hit or miss depending on the song being sung. That’s not necessarily a bad thing – It’s worked for many before and will work for many after we are all gone. My suggestion would be to check them out on Myspace and if they’re your thing, pick this shit up.
