{"id":22376,"date":"2023-06-10T05:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-06-10T05:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=22376"},"modified":"2023-06-06T10:56:28","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T10:56:28","slug":"the-circus-hearts-a-stitch-or-two-self-released","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=22376","title":{"rendered":"The Circus Hearts -\u2018A Stitch or Two\u2026\u2019 (Self-Released)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Classic rock n roll transcends time by distilling heart and passion into the soul that connects us with others in some collective unconscious pool of emotion, which can range from exuberance to the darkness of heartbreak. Whether we grew up listening to the likes of the Faces and the Rolling Stones or the Dogs D\u2019amour and Quireboys or checking out this new mini album by the Circus Hearts, these are not just songs but the sonic blood that drives us. The Circus Hearts have sprinkled a couple of singles out over the past few years which are also included here on one of the finest albums you will hear this year. \u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have been lucky enough to spend about a month with these songs, which immediately grabbed me but have become even more contagious over repeated listens. Opening song \u2018This Old Coat\u2019 comes ringing in on the guitar and a sprinkling of piano which sets the stage perfectly with Joe Anzuena\u2019s vocals on the verse immediately making a statement that this is going to be special. In the past, I have thought this musical approach isn\u2019t doing anything revolutionary new, but I now lean a little bit more towards the other end as not nearly enough music is being made in this style anymore. \u2018Family Tree\u2019 roars out of the speaker with a hint of Exile\/ Sticky Fingers era Stones. Like the opening track, this one packs another stellar hook in the chorus.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album is self-produced and mixed perfectly. Sean Flynn\u2019s guitar jumps out of the speakers while the rhythm section of Jojo Buerklin (drums) and Chris Herninko (bass) carries each song to new heights. Each song also employs the use of piano\/ keys which also shine in the mix. Wrapping up the first half of the album is a splendid cover of the Faces\u2019 \u2018Had Me a Real Good Time.\u2019 Covering such a song can end up going spectacularly bad, but there are no reasons for worry here. Anzuena\u2019s vocals are magical throughout the song as he hits the notes perfectly and gives them a hint of grit when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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