Dreamers of the Ghetto are an emerging band that likes big landscapes and aren't afraid of some space. This "family" band from Indiana has captured the art of using simple rhythms and minimal song structure to deliver large atmospheric sounds. In particular, they aren't afraid to open up a huge space in their songs and let a swelling rhythm carry everyone forward. And the vocals ... none of this would be possible if it weren't for the melodic Springstein-like grit of Luke Jones' vocals. Can you imagine a scenario in which Phil Collins adds a little heavier rock to bleed more deeply into romantic 80's dream-rock and then invites a Springstein/Bon Jovi combo. to lend some harmonic, yet occasionally dirty and growling vocal stylings? This is as close as you are going to get ... and it's happening now.
Listen below. In each of the numbers, you can hear that everyone in the band knows their role and plays it their best ability to create that big sound.
Full-length hits next week (first in October). Can't wait.
Note: The original cut of "Tether" that hit the interwebs clocked in at a trance-inducing 7:31. This cut from their bandcamp site is shorter by over 3 minutes. I'm guessing the band trimmed the number for the LP. I really like the tune, so I prefer the long-play cut.
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