Emerging from the fiery remnants, three formidable performers emerged as dominant forces. Bade sprouted from the conclusion of one expedition and the dawn of another. Initially united as the central trio of the Columbus group "Dance Furiously" in 2018, Patrick Kleinknecht (bass), Adam M. Thayer (guitar/keys/ vocals) and Andrew Ginn (drums) ventured into the realm of Hard Rock as the pandemic unfolded. Since then, they have accumulated more than 65 fresh song concepts, unveiled a solitary track, launched a four-song EP which we will be reviewing today, and are eagerly preparing to record their inaugural 15-song album in the summer of 2023.
Their EP contains four songs and I would say there were a couple things that came to mind right off the bat. I couldn’t help but think of Rage Against the Machine at first. Once the verse hits I was reminded more of bands like Alice In Chain. I love both of those band's so I was excited to hear how the song unfolded. The band rocks it out with a solid hook but my favorite part of the song was the end with the breakdown and ascending lead guitar. I thought the guitarist got some great sounds from his guitar. Up next is “Air Waves” and I was getting a slight jam band type of feeling here. The guitar and bass work together very well. There’s a good amount of rocking on this song as well. I also thought the vocals were delivered in a unique way. Very cool song. “Drive” sounds somewhere between Rage Against The Machine and Red Hot Chili Peppers. There are a number of killer grooves on this song. The fuzzy bass and exceptional drumming create the foundation and the guitarist continues to showcase some inventive technique. “Exploited” is the arguable highlight. I loved the energy here which reminded me of the band Tool. The bass keeps the momentum going and the steady drums add to the dynamics. I would say the hook did sound like an alternative song. It felt a little separate from the mood they were creating on the verse. I thought the instrumental section was a high point. The band sounds like music that needs to be experienced live. That being said, turning this music up loud should give you an idea of the energy Bade can bring. Recommended.
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