Taddy Porter’s eponymous
debut album is good ole’
Southern rock ‘n’ roll done
right. This is music that gets
back to rock’s roots, yet with
an electrifying modern edge.
Released June 29, 2010, the
LP is a fierce introduction to
this Stillwater, Oklahoma
based quartet, formed in 2007.
The group includes the
charismatic Andy Brewer (lead
vocal/guitar), Joe Selby (leadguitar/
backing vocals), Doug
Jones (drums), and Kevin
Jones (bass).
The CD is described by the
band as an eclectic mix of
modern rock and classic rock,
self-coined “Swagger Rock.”
Taddy Porter takes a trip
back to the classic Deep South
1970s hard rock, which propelled
bands such as The
Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, and
Lynyrd Skynyrd to American
southern rock royalty.
The band was originally seen
as a duo between Brewer and
Doug Jones, but after guitar
lessons from Selby, Brewer
brought on him and Jones’s
brother Kevin, to round out the
foursome.
The band began playing
shows in “Dirty’s Tavern,” a
local bar in their hometown.
Taddy Porter’s name came
about when Brewer spotted the
name on the beer list, and
deemed it fit the band.
Taddy Porter gets compared
to a combination of The Black
Crows and The Outlaws, but
they don’t want to sound only
like their influences.
Taddy Porter takes the timeless
blues rock sound, and
injects a grunge element that
creates a monstrous sound that
will not let up.
The band honors the progenitors
of heavy metal, hard rock,
and roots rock that surged
though stadiums and record
players through the 1970s.
Taddy Porter creates an
authentic sound of their own
from their influences.
This one-of-a-kind sound
that has been lacking in commercial
music lately. But it’s
delivered full force by TP.
What’s impressive is the
rhythm section, delivered powerfully
by the Brothers Jones.
Kevin’s bassline, prevalent
throughout the LP, hooks you
in, and never lets go from the
first track, “Whatever Haunts
You,” a definite blues-based
track, down to the cut “King
Louie,” the exit song of the
album.
Doug pounds out larger than
life beats on the drums, and the
percussion explodes on the
track “Big Enough,” adding a
deep, enormous sound.
The Jones add intensity to
the tracks, and boost the sound
without drowning out the
vocals of Brewer.
What “real” rock bands have
been missing for too long is an
explosive guitar that shreds
apart the track; this element is
exactly what Selby brings to
the table.
The songs have blazing,
powerful solos, punchy addictive
riffs, and guitar licks that
make you say “Hell Yeah!”
Selby is at the top of his
game on “Mean Bitch” and “I
Gotta Love.”
“Mean Bitch” bursts out
with a dangerous sounding
guitar and big sound; everything
comes together to create
one of the best tracks on the
album.
A real gem granted to the listeners
is Andy Brewers voice
and presence on the record.
He is reminiscent of Paul
Rodgers of Free and Bad
Company fame with a country
touch.
The uniqueness of Andy’s
voice brings rawness to the
tracks, such as “Bringing Me
Down,” and produces the classic
southern sound.
The band released an EP,
“Monocle,” which consisted of
four tracks; “Railroad Queen”
was included on the LP, and is
just a tasty tease of what’s to
come.
Andy wrote all the original
lyrics for the 12 songs that
made the cut for the debut
album, but the composing
process is a collaborative effort
between the band.
The band comes out swinging
and doesn’t back down.
“Shake Me,” the first single
off of the debut album, is the
most commercial song; it’s
hard rockin’ and gives a solid
representation of the band.
The band’s music video Can
been seen on YouTube. It
debuted at the no. 3 Most
Added Track at Active Rock.
The highlight’s of the LP are
the second single, “Big
Enough.” In it, the bass digs
deep, the guitars are on fire,
and the refrain “lets find love,
oh baby do you think your big
enough?” is infectious.
The ballad “Long Slow
Drag” Is the slowest, acting as
the classic example of Rock n’
Roll break up songs.
Piano accompanies this
track, and listeners can hear the
depth and soul of Brewer’s
voice.
“I took a long slow drag, and
told her its rock n roll, so let it
go. I took a long slow drag, and
hit the road, and let her go,” he
sings.
The only low point on this
album is “In the Morning;” the
band slows it down again, but
this time the vocals don’t mesh
well with the instrumentals.
Taddy Porter is getting praise
for explosive live shows, and
their reputation precedes them.
In September 2010 TP
opened for Slash from Guns N
Roses’ tour for eight dates.
On Sept. 17, TP rocked The
Music Box at the “Borgata” in
Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Taddy Porter came out wih
guitars blazing, bass and drums
Taddy Porter’s eponymous
debut album is good ole’
Southern rock ‘n’ roll done
right. This is music that gets
back to rock’s roots, yet with
an electrifying modern edge.
Released June 29, 2010, the
LP is a fierce introduction to
this Stillwater, Oklahoma
based quartet, formed in 2007.
The group includes the
charismatic Andy Brewer (lead
vocal/guitar), Joe Selby (leadguitar/
backing vocals), Doug
Jones (drums), and Kevin
Jones (bass).
The CD is described by the
band as an eclectic mix of
modern rock and classic rock,
self-coined “Swagger Rock.”
Taddy Porter takes a trip
back to the classic Deep South
1970s hard rock, which propelled
bands such as The
Allman Brothers, ZZ Top, and
Lynyrd Skynyrd to American
southern rock royalty.
The band was originally seen
as a duo between Brewer and
Doug Jones, but after guitar
lessons from Selby, Brewer
brought on him and Jones’s
brother Kevin, to round out the
foursome.
The band began playing
shows in “Dirty’s Tavern,” a
local bar in their hometown.
Taddy Porter’s name came
about when Brewer spotted the
name on the beer list, and
deemed it fit the band.
Taddy Porter gets compared
to a combination of The Black
Crows and The Outlaws, but
they don’t want to sound only
like their influences.
Taddy Porter takes the timeless
blues rock sound, and
injects a grunge element that
creates a monstrous sound that
will not let up.
The band honors the progenitors
of heavy metal, hard rock,
and roots rock that surged
though stadiums and record
players through the 1970s.
Taddy Porter creates an
authentic sound of their own
from their influences.
This one-of-a-kind sound
that has been lacking in commercial
music lately. But it’s
delivered full force by TP.
What’s impressive is the
rhythm section, delivered powerfully
by the Brothers Jones.
Kevin’s bassline, prevalent
throughout the LP, hooks you
in, and never lets go from the
first track, “Whatever Haunts
You,” a definite blues-based
track, down to the cut “King
Louie,” the exit song of the
album.
Doug pounds out larger than
life beats on the drums, and the
percussion explodes on the
track “Big Enough,” adding a
deep, enormous sound.
The Jones add intensity to
the tracks, and boost the sound
without drowning out the
vocals of Brewer.
What “real” rock bands have
been missing for too long is an
explosive guitar that shreds
apart the track; this element is
exactly what Selby brings to
the table.
The songs have blazing,
powerful solos, punchy addictive
riffs, and guitar licks that
make you say “Hell Yeah!”
Selby is at the top of his
game on “Mean Bitch” and “I
Gotta Love.”
“Mean Bitch” bursts out
with a dangerous sounding
guitar and big sound; everything
comes together to create
one of the best tracks on the
album.
A real gem granted to the listeners
is Andy Brewers voice
and presence on the record.
He is reminiscent of Paul
Rodgers of Free and Bad
Company fame with a country
touch.
The uniqueness of Andy’s
voice brings rawness to the
tracks, such as “Bringing Me
Down,” and produces the classic
southern sound.
The band released an EP,
“Monocle,” which consisted of
four tracks; “Railroad Queen”
was included on the LP, and is
just a tasty tease of what’s to
come.
Andy wrote all the original
lyrics for the 12 songs that
made the cut for the debut
album, but the composing
process is a collaborative effort
between the band.
The band comes out swinging
and doesn’t back down.
“Shake Me,” the first single
off of the debut album, is the
most commercial song; it’s
hard rockin’ and gives a solid
representation of the band.
The band’s music video Can
been seen on YouTube. It
debuted at the no. 3 Most
Added Track at Active Rock.
The highlight’s of the LP are
the second single, “Big
Enough.” In it, the bass digs
deep, the guitars are on fire,
and the refrain “lets find love,
oh baby do you think your big
enough?” is infectious.
The ballad “Long Slow
Drag” Is the slowest, acting as
the classic example of Rock n’
Roll break up songs.
Piano accompanies this
track, and listeners can hear the
depth and soul of Brewer’s
voice.
“I took a long slow drag, and
told her its rock n roll, so let it
go. I took a long slow drag, and
hit the road, and let her go,” he
sings.
The only low point on this
album is “In the Morning;” the
band slows it down again, but
this time the vocals don’t mesh
well with the instrumentals.
Taddy Porter is getting praise
for explosive live shows, and
their reputation precedes them.
In September 2010 TP
opened for Slash from Guns N
Roses’ tour for eight dates.
On Sept. 17, TP rocked The
Music Box at the “Borgata” in
Atlantic City, New Jersey.
Taddy Porter came out wih
guitars blazing, bass and drums