Puyallup band SweetKiss Momma have crafted a classic rock ‘n roll sound on their debut album “Revival Rock.”
Mixing fool-proof rock ‘n roll subject matter with their well-crafted musical riffs, SweetKiss Momma offers a diverse blend of twangy Southern sounds, heavy-hitting beats and breakdowns pointed in an easy-to-love pop direction.
Jeff Hamel (lead vocals, guitar, harmonica), Aaron Arnold (lead guitar), Waid Hoyt (guitar), Randy Jackson (bass) and Tyson Lickert (drums) together create a sound that has been hailed as an instant classic, drawing from influences as far back as Lynyrd Skynyrd and more recently from the soulful rockers Black Crowes.
They create a rootsy, clear and solid direction that conveys the feelings of sultry lust (in “Ready to Go,” “Rocket Ride,” “Mercy Love,” “Sugar in the Raw” and “Sweet Little Thing” – just to name a few), lazy afternoons, wayward lifestyles and survival, all while holding onto their Northwest roots.
Hamel and Arnold’s collaborative songwriting style emulates that of many great rock ‘n roll duos, as they create clear, concise storylines that mix seamlessly with their skillful musical talents.
In addition to recording their debut album this year, SweetKiss Momma has been playing locally non-stop, even making a trip to Austin to get in on the SXSW action this spring, quickly making a name for themselves as the soulful rockers they aim to be.
Recorded entirely on analog equipment at Orbit Audio in Seattle, “Revival Rock” is a true homage to the classic rock ‘n roll trailblazers of decades past, making the album’s moniker a true representation of what SweetKiss Momma seems to be striving for: recreating the sounds, feelings and emotions bred in an era when rock ‘n roll was just coming into its truest form.
Check out the new local rock ‘n roll favorite live at a variety of venues coming up this summer. SweetKiss Momma plays the Winterland in Bremerton July 16, in Auburn July 17, Sunset Tavern in Seattle July 25, Sumner’s Sunset Stadium Aug. 6, Hell’s Kitchen in Tacoma Aug. 13 and the Summit Pub in Puyallup Aug. 14.
Check out http://www.skmband.com or http://www.myspace.com/sweetkissmomma for full show details and more information about the band.
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