The Independents - Eternal Bond (2006) RESTORED

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The Independents - Eternal Bond (2006) RESTORED

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'Eternal Bond' is an uncategorizable aural assault like no other. Describing the sound of The Independents is nearly impossible. I can tell you that you will hear some ska, some punk, some rock and roll, and even a little country. I cannot tell you which combination of the afore mentioned styles you will get at any given moment. This album can be a bit darker at times than their earlier releases, especially lyrically. But, don't let that to scare you off, this is better than the rest. They take you to the depths of places you probably don't want to be with songs like 'Hideaway' (my personal favorite) and 'Alone'. But, don't fret; they bring you back to the land of the living with 'Baby Doll'. Willy B. has a way with a guitar like no other. To be able to play so many different styles within one song… he just makes it seem so natural. The sound emanates from his as though it has been flowing through his bloodstream since birth. Evil's voice… What can I say about Evil's voice? It is one of the most mesmerizing and expressive voices that I have ever heard. The emotion coming from his soul could easily reach out from the speakers and pluck your still beating heart from its cavity deep in your chest. The softness of his voice on 'Lullaby' is enough to bring you to tears. The pain in 'Hideaway' will make you cringe with that same pain. You feel the heartache of loves lost in 'True' and 'White Feathers'. Evil Presly and Willy B. truly are The Independents. The emotion and soul that oozes from the pores of them are what make 'Eternal Bond' the album that it is. The darkness and tenderness are blended so as to envelope you and carry you to new places. I am guessing that after just one listen, you will go willingly.

~ Review by Christine 'Krusty' Ullrich