Frankie V and the Lonely Club plays the type of striking blues and rock n’ roll that will have you reeling straight from the beginning. Consisting of Frankie V. (guitar/lead vocals/songwriter/backing vocals), Mike Lencioni (drums/lead vocals/backing vocals/songwriter), Johnny Valentine (bass guitar) and Rich Sylvester (keys/backing vocals/lead vocals), the band’s energy is palpable right from the start on their debut album Frankie V and the Lonely Club. Their gigantic sound, filled with the smoky blues will definitely show you a good ole time. I couldn’t get enough of this and I’m sure you’ll feel the same way too.
Frankie V and the Lonely Club begins with “Bad Information,” which starts off with some big bustling sounds from the band. The male lead vocals are low and rumbling, but truly shows the vocalist’s range when he belts out the lyrics with feeling. There is a ton of mood and feeling to this track, which I thought was great. The background vocal harmonies also sounded great. Some guitar riffs cut in and out of this recording for a great sound on “Imogene.” Some horns enter the vibes. It made for a searing approach. The male lead vocals are filled with energy. I loved the revved vibes through and through. The dynamic sound was compelling from beginning to end. Just wanted to add, the keys solo was definitely happening. Starting off with some keys and sax, the vibe here reminded me of Bruce Springsteen and John Mellencamp on “Day By Day.” This song is in the ballad vein as the male lead vocalist belts out the lyrics with feeling and verve. The sizzling vibes reminded me of Latin music on “The Lonely Club.” The guitars and drums with organ accompany the male lead vocals. I loved how emotionally powerful the vocals and music were. I definitely felt carried away by the ebb and flow of the music. Some more Latin-inspired music flows through on “Zorro’s Last Ride.” The Spanish guitars and lively percussion really made the sound on this track. The guitars reminded me of Santana. I thought the musicianship on this song was great. This proved to be a purely instrumental interlude. Some drums and keys reel listeners in on “Since You Left.” The vibe was overall very revved, and once the male lead vocals come in, the dynamic sound of the band is clinched here. I loved the bluesy rhythms and great energy coming from the band. On “Hang Around,” more great vibes come from the band on this song. I was loving the pop feeling coming from this track. In a way, this song reminded me of music from the ‘50s and ‘60s, especially doo-wop music. This track was like a blast from the past. On “King Of The Ultra Cool,” the music was very sauntering. The slow burning vibes of this track was adamant. I liked how cool the music sounded to my ears. The guitars once more reminded me of Santana. It made for a smooth blend of sound. The male lead soulful vocals are like a balm to the soul as he sings with mood and feeling here. Some lively instrumentals and percussion light up the sounds on “No Shadow.” Next, this clears up as the keys, drums and guitars accompany the male lead vocals. The adamant and great energy made this a great send-off from the band. The band’s great energy will have you reminiscing about the greats. Such acts like B.B. King and Ray Charles will be on your mind as you listen to them. With commandeering male lead vocals that could go from a howl to a coo to a croon at the drop of a hat, the dynamic leadership Frankie V exhibits is obvious immediately. The band has been at it for over 20 years, playing together in one form or another, and they show no sign of stopping anytime soon. I look forward to hearing more of their great sound soon!
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