The 3148s got together in a Detroit garage in the summer of 2015. According to their website “Their current line up is Ian Coote, who writes and sings most of the tunes, plays guitar, keys, mandocello and just about anything else the rest of the guys will let him bring to gigs; Jason Seifert on bass; Greg Jones writing songs and playing guitar and doing vocals; and Tom Jones as the drummer.“ Additionally, they mention their music “will appeal to fans of artists like The Tragically Hip, Black Keys, Hootie & The Blowfish and Counting Crows.”
In 2022 the band released a string of singles which we will be reviewing today. The first song I listened to was “Picture of You” which starts with a guitar solo supported by the full band. The song quickly gets to the verse with the vocals. It’s a smooth groove with keys, guitars, bass and steady beat. The song starts to rock out and some fuzz is introduced with the vocalist stretching his vocals to hit some high notes. I liked the dynamics of the song and the band displayed solid chemistry between the members. It’s accessible, fun and a repeat worthy song. The next song I listened to was “Guillotine” and given the name I was expecting something different. It starts off with orchestral strings and is reminiscent of music you might hear in a series like Game of Thrones. The song makes a quick turn as a rock band quickly emerges into this darker surf rock type of riff. Perhaps even more interesting is how the vocals were delivered. It’s almost on the verge of rapping but somehow works. The hook is a little more straightforward. This is a really original sounding song. It takes a number of different styles and makes it feel natural and organic. I also thought the guitar solo hit all the right notes. Job well done. The last single I listened to was “Saratoga Ave” and it was a sort of warm Americana influenced song. It’s tender, heartfelt and very relatable. The melodies are memorable and I thought the track builds well to the hook which is quite explosive as well as cathartic. I can clearly see why they chose this song as a single. There’s a variety of styles with these three songs. You can’t help but wonder what an EP or album might sound like from the band. I liked these singles and hope to hear more in the not too distant future. Recommended.
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