The TeleDynes
Rhode Island’s rockabilly outfit The TeleDynes recently dropped their self-titled debut album, featuring 10-tracks of galvanizing music.
The TeleDynes
Formed in 2015, the band is made up of Will Cooley (vocals, guitar), Eric Lepene (drums), and Mike Volatile (bass). Their sound amalgamates elements of surf rock, blues, country, swing and, of course, beau coup rockabilly.
The first track on the album is called “Crazy Train,” opening on sizzling surf-flavored guitars rolling into a driving rhythm from the slapping bass line and crisp rat-a-tat snare. Bright horns fill the tune with vibrant big band flavors, as Cooley’s rasping tones deliver the lyrics. The track is reminiscent of The Ventures covering Benny Goodman.
Speaking subjectively, the best tracks include “Callin’ On The Devil,” riding a rollicking rockabilly melody full of rousing jazz aromas. A hefty bass line pumps out the thick rhythm, as braying brass textures fill the air with vivid accents. “Midnight Ramblin’ Blues” rolls out oozing gooey textures topping the rockabilly matrix. The radiant horns contrast deliciously with the throbbing rhythm, infusing the tune with potent ‘40s dynamics.
The radiant horns contrast deliciously with the throbbing rhythm, infusing the tune with potent ‘40s dynamics.
“Cohaagen” blends stuttering surf guitars flavored with grand tangy jazz savors, once again reminiscent of The Ventures, only pervaded by pungent jazz relish. “Way Out West” features a galloping country-flavored melody fused with rockabilly gusto. Shimmering guitars drawl with effervescent colors, as the compelling rhythm pushes the song forward.
“Shot Of Whiskey” opens on twangy guitars rife with Mississippi blues piquancy and features a stellar wailing guitar solo full of scorching hot licks and incandescent hues. Whining accents from a guitar imbue the tune with sticky inflections.
“September” merges surf rock and Latin flavors into a rumbling melody replete with viscous horns and tasty guitar licks. The buoyant feel of the harmonics provides bubbly exhilaration. “’47 Cadillac” surges with cool flavors straight out of Memphis. A lip-smacking sax solo saturates the tune with stylish zest.
The TeleDynes lay down infectious high-octane rockabilly energized by toe-tapping rhythms and lustrous precise guitar licks.
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