Release Date: May 1,
2018
Label: Bonk Zone Music
It
has been several years since I had the opportunity to provide some coverage of
the Boston band Bird Mancini. I remember one thing, I loved their music! I can
say right out of the gate, that opinion has not changed.
On May 1, 2018, they will release Dreams and Illusions, their eighth proper studio recording. Billy
Carl Mancini and Ruby Bird are the two main cogs in the wheels that drive this
band.
The one thing I know I will hear on a Bird Mancini album is
quality musicianship, excellent production, and tracks I know I want to hear
again!
The influence of The Beatles is obvious in their music. As
far as I am concerned that is a good thing and think most listeners would feel
that way. So, what does a potential listener get with Dreams and Illusions?
Primarily what you will hear is a tight and well-polished
band doing what they do best, crafting memorable rock-pop songs. The rhythms,
vocals, and harmonies are in sync at all times. The succinct vocals of Ruby and
Billy are the trademark of the band.
At this point in their recorded legacy, it goes without
saying you will get some variety to go along with pop rock-oriented tracks.
Mixed in are some tasty elements of blues and jazz, like on “When You Get
Back.” The track has just the right mixture of all of those genres mixed in.
This typifies the music of Bird Mancini and always keeps things interesting and
lively from start to finish.
I have always felt a connection to this band because they
are from Boston but it's really their music and the roots of the sounds I hear
that gave me an instant connection. Even though the first time I heard them was
many years ago. Time does not make that link disappear, if you love the music,
it just gets stronger and more relevant with the passing of time. In fact, my
appreciation for this music is more important to me now more than ever. It
makes me smile inside and that is all I need for a good listen. Just like they
sing “Life In A Song” will go on and on when we're gone, it is so true. Music,
good music, like the kind Bird Mancini makes, will survive this world and all
its difficulties and carry on.
I do promise that there will be a lot of enjoyment on every
single song you hear on this album. That is a lot to hold myself to but I am so
confident that you will love Dreams and
Illusions that it doesn’t feel like I am going out on a limb to say that,
it is a fact!
You will hear great driving guitar licks, a pounding rhythm
section, harmonica, saxophone, accordion, and a slew of other instrumentation
and effects on Dreams and Illusions.
I think what is paradoxical is the fact that this is not a dream or an
illusion, this really is great music that I think that has a lot of crossover
potential to reach new audiences. Yes, indeed Bird Mancini has created a real
rock and pop gem that you should not miss. An added bonus is the CD booklet and
all the lyrics. My final thought is, I sure would love to hear this on a vinyl
LP someday!
5/5
Stars
Keith “MuzikMan” Hannaleck
April 22, 2018
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Tracks:
01. Congratulations
02. Don't Blink
03. One Mistake
04. It's Already Done
05. It's an Illusion
06. Recluse
07. Wake Me Up When It's Over
08. Fault Line
09. Wishing Well
10. When You Get Back
11. Life In a Song
12. Wishing Well
Tracks:
01. Congratulations
02. Don't Blink
03. One Mistake
04. It's Already Done
05. It's an Illusion
06. Recluse
07. Wake Me Up When It's Over
08. Fault Line
09. Wishing Well
10. When You Get Back
11. Life In a Song
12. Wishing Well
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