The Ballroom Thieves
Deadeye
Reviewed by: Adelie Salagnac
Living in and out of a small tour van, being everywhere and nowhere at the same time, comes with ups and downs – a magical world made of melancholia and passion, heartache and passion, peace and rage. Such a paradoxical pairing, but isn’t that what life is all about?
After two years of touring relentlessly, perfecting their craft and making their way through life, the Ballroom Thieves are coming back and releasing the follow-up to their critically and commercially acclaimed debut album, A Wolf in the Doorway.
Deadeye, their sophomore record, is the product of the band’s hard work, dedication, and passionate spirit. Blending pop, gospel, and folk conventions, Deadeye caught my attention and even more remarkable, never lost it, throughout the whole 14 songs, resonating through my bones and mind. An admirable combination of vintage yet fresh tunes. After having premiere ‘Blood Run Red’, first song off the upcoming full-length, things are already looking good for the band. Critics and fans alike seems to dig ‘Blood Run Red’, a catchy, rage-fueled, breakup song, which perfectly showcases the trio’s dynamic.
“Life on the road for a burgeoning band is easily glamorized: The joy of playing a show, the wonder of encountering new places and people, the stories that amass. Yet the lifestyle can also be a trying one: The suffocating isolation of a van, the misery of being separated from home and loved ones, the unspoken grievances that stack tensions high. If you’re unprepared, this life can become your downfall,’ says the Ballroom Thieves’ website. And I sure I am grateful that life on the road gave birth to Deadeye. The Ballroom Thieves have come a long way since breaking in the music scene of Boston, back in 2010. Through the years, the band managed to develop their identity, and now creates unique tunes that sound like no other. To use the band’s own words: authentic. Couldn’t have said it better.
Rating: Bad-Ass
