![]() The music pulsates to express a desire that may temporarily be unfulfilled but is expected to be resolved. The three guitarists slash and burn in rhythm like old ZZ Top albums used to. The more bluesy material, such as “Drivin’ at Night”, offers the guitarists a chance to show off. Being cool offers its own rewards, even if it is only a latent pleasure. “I would kill you first if I could pull the trigger,” she croons with a wry sweetness in her voice. The dispassionate impact suggests that Samone-Davis has conquered her demons. In songs like “Phoenix in My Blood”, which she co-wrote, the singer lets the notes stretch without raising the volume or intensity. Much of this is due to Samone-Davis’s restrained singing. Many of the songs have a slick sheen to them. ![]() That stays true to a point when the act explores other genres. Eightlock have a funky feel, especially on their cover of Al Green’s “Love and Happiness” and originals such as “Sarah” and “Never Give up on Livin'”. Bassist Gary Grainger (Nancy Wilson, George Duke) and vocalist Mia Samone-Davis are also prominently featured. The combo also features three guitarists: the man whose name is above the combo’s on the album Paul Reed Smith (Santana, Allman Brothers), who co-wrote the majority of the 14 tracks Mike Ault (Rachelle Ferrell, David Grissom) and Bill Nelson. Percussion is essential to the group’s sound, but that’s not all. The band features three notable drummers from somewhat different fields, including jazz’s Dennis Chambers (John Scofield, John McLaughlin), soft rock’s Gregory Grainger (Whitney Houston, Acoustic Alchemy), and DC Go-Go’s Ju Ju Hop (Chuck Brown Band, Trevor Horn). ![]() Guitarist Paul Reed Smith-Eightlock is an unusual combo. ![]()
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