Evil Ways is a band that has been playing out of Rockford Illinois, since 2009. The group has yet to amount to any huge achievements as performers, though they have played a few shows at Chicago's local bars on the South Side. Evils Ways is looking for there break through into the music scene with their new self titled E.P.. It features four songs, including there more popular song “Watch Her Rise” The music has a bit of a grunge feel, like Sound Garden or Alice in Chains. They also represent the city of Chicago by throwing in bluesy guitar solos and lyrics. The band features Catherine Smith, lead singer, a popular local artist. Recently, they finished recording a demo in Lakeview Illinois at Rax Trax studio. The studio is run by Richard Barnes, who has worked with artist such as Smashing Pumpkins, Plain White Tees, Los Lonely Boys, Ice Cube, and much more. The studio also features top of the line gear that has produced platinum selling albums for nearly two decades now.
However, even with Barnes abilities, it is very unlikely that this band will ever amount to anything other than playing at bars in Chicago. The music is simply too typical. There are too many, wah pedal guitar solos. Not to mention, the members are all over 30, yet they sound like they are trying to be 16. Listeners will be able to guess how the song will sound as they are listening to it. The lyrical content is also an issue. “She's a phoenix, watch her rise. She's a tiger, she'll watch you die.” It may be hard for Smith to connect to her male audience because her lyrics are mostly about the struggles of being a women in a mans world.
If this CD is getting handed out for free, grab it. Evil ways is definitely a talented group. However, the lack of originality doesn't make it worth spending money on. If you like Alice in Chains or Sound garden, you may like this group; but you are probably better off just buying an Alice in Chains or Sound garden CD.
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