Tired of the "modern rock" being played on the radio?  It seems like the same ten bands are repeated over and over, and half sound like Soundgarden and the others sound like Third Eye Goo Goo Dolls.

If you could tune into a station that played seriously cool music, you'd hear Big Rifle Club, who reside somewhere near Nashville, Tennessee.

With a name like Big Rifle Club, you expect to hear crankin' rock, and BRC deliver.  But the band is smart enough to know that too much bombast would be tiring, so they temper their sound with a strong melodic core and restrained singing.  With just guitars, vocals, bass, and percussion, BRC have created an instantly identifiable sound.

A powerful tom-tom beat opens "Bridge Building."  Heaps of blistering electric guitar wail away, then the sound is quieted as the vocals enter.  Don't expect Eddy Vedder here- this is more like another great emerging indie band, Firewater.  I particularly liked the song's vocal melody, which isn't of the "sing-along" variety, but more of a "gets-under-your-skin" type sound.

"Boo Hoo Phone" is an interesting mid-tempo sludge-rocker with evil sounding distorted and filtered vocals.  I prefer the choppy guitar style of "Alchemy," which evolves into head-banging tune perfect for the mosh pit (a place I seriously AVOID but enjoy watching).  "Soldier" begins with a clever guitar/bass riff that bands like Limp Bizkit wouldn't know what to do with.  BRC hold themselves back, understanding that when the instruments finally do break through, they'll have more impact.  With a title of "Bring Me the Head of John the Baptist," you don't expect a love ballad. BRC alternate bombastic playing with subtle dynamics, creating a very powerful and invigorating tune.  Special props to the edgy guitar solo.

All in all, Big Rifle Club are a band worth watching.  They possess a unique vision and are instantly identifiable.  Take a moment and download a few tunes and you just might find what you've been missing.

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