We’ve updated our Terms of Use to reflect our new entity name and address. You can review the changes here.
We’ve updated our Terms of Use. You can review the changes here.

The Magic Lightnin' Boys

by The Magic Lightnin' Boys

/
  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.
    Purchasable with gift card

      $6.93 USD  or more

     

1.
Mind Funk 04:04
Some people think heaven is in hollywood Some people think hell is under their shoes Everyboy knows the differnce between bad and good Its not what we do, but what we should Well some folks believe that they need everything, while you get nuthin Well some people think that thier state of mind really means something And some folks believe, what they believe and you cant tell em nothing But you gotta believe in something You know they always got just what you need You know its not what you believe Its not in a book Its not in a creed They say, You can kill it if it bleeds Well some folks believe that they need everything, while you get nuthin Well some people think that thier state of mind really means something And some folks believe, what they believe and you cant tell em nothing But you gotta believe in something (Church) do something...
2.
Sucker Punch 04:34
Winter chill comin You best prepare Old man winter, you know he dont care I've got my eyes upon the mountain But my soul is warm downstairs People get ready The time is near Dont have no worry Dont have no fear Yea, people get ready Go grab your gear Keep your eyes upon the mountain x4 Theres an odor runnin through the air Something I just cant define She might be drinkin whiskey -lord she, might be drinkin wine And I cant put my finger on What shes doing with all her time We gonna talk about it hear? This gonna be the bottom line.. There betta not be Nobody drinkin my liquoir Beta be nobody drinking my wine x4
3.
Broken Dream 03:31
Once upon a broken dream... Everything just seemed so right Looking back on everything I tried so hard with all my might Now its just a shattered thing Oh so close but out of sight Everybodys telling me Its all gon' be aight Anything and everything can happen And it just might But once upon a broken dream... Sleepless, one more night. Sleepless, one more night.
4.
Gone 04:11
It's not the thought that I'm alone It's not this big old empty home I haven't dreamt in oh so long Now that you're gone Sometimes I remember the things that meant nothing Now everything seems to have its place I've tried to pick up all of the pieces Now that your gone My broken memories and shattered dreams The smallest things all have meaning Now I'm left here with everything, everything And nothing. It's not the thought that I'm alone It's not this big old empty home I haven't dreamt in oh so long Now that you're gone I could scream and I could cry I could go tell everyone goodbye I could drink, drink it all away again And I pray that The Lord has your soul, that he'll keep it Now I'm alone. Now that you're gone...
5.
Reckless The next step Forget this But I bet that this all falls apart Collect it and reset Its always easier from a fresh start I want to look back and laugh When Im back on my path Im looking forward to laughing Before I look back to cry I want to see it all falling down I want to see it all die But despite all my pride, I know Tha Grass aint greena on the otha side. Against my better judgment I cant seem to make it right Ive fought myself a thousand times Just so I could get it right I could crawl in a hole And I could die I could sit, sit for hours And wonder whats in the other side We play these games just to find a reason Because we are never satisfied And that something you believe in Could have been a little white lie But If you come back, could you tell me? Is it greena on the otha side?
6.
Somebody ought a tell you baby Cause I think that you should know You got me thinking bout you Nite and day I see you you everywhere I go Somebody oughta tell you baby You see cuz everybody knows You got me under your control... (Full vocal) I'd go and climb the highest mountain I even sleep out in the snow I'd wait till hell freezes over I'd follow you anywhere you go Somebody ought to tell you baby Cuz I just want you to know You got me under your control... If I could paint the perfect picture It'd be with you and me in tow I'd sign it I'm following you baby Like a stray dog in the road You know that I just wanna tell ya Don't leave me strung out in the cold You got me under your control...
7.
Stones Throw 06:02

about

If nothing else, you have to give props to the The Magic Lightnin’ Boys for one thing; they have been able to make a nod to the past sound fresh and modern. Their combination of hard rock and blues should sound similar to other bands who have tried (and failed) to make this sound appealing to a generation who has heard it all, but it doesn’t. Not only does it retain a keen sense of identity at all times, it also serves as the perfect springboard for the new foursome out of Ohio. The songwriting matches that of a veteran band that have been playing together for years, and coupled with vocalist Casey Gomez’s passionate wails, it won’t be hard for them to land a strong fanbase. The funky presence of the bass throughout the entire release meshes perfectly with the organic production, especially on highlight track “Broken Dream”. Gomez emotes perfectly while reminiscing about a time that showed nothing but promise. The track takes on a slow-burning pace that explodes outward in a maelstrom of needle-sharp solos and frantic drumming at the end, and this shows the real strength of the band in general. The instruments are played in tandem, never overshadowing each other; it creates a dynamic listen that can shift from soulful and heartfelt to aggressive and boisterous. “Devil’s Lettuce” swings from a low-key, subdued soul ditty to a high-energy blues jam several times throughout the track quite naturally.
There’s certainly something to be said of the style that The Magic Lightnin’ Boys have embraced here; it hearkens back to the days when music was just a bit more simplistic. It’s a nostalgia that may not resonate with all listeners, but it will be incredibly rewarding for those who do connect to it. The inclusion of the harmonica in some songs reminds the listener of that dirty southern rock sound that the band consistently uses as an influence, but it never completely overtakes the blues sound that pervades the album. By very precisely taking these influences and injecting it with a modern approach to songwriting, the band stands at the cusp of something very exciting. The depth that the band do bring to their sound is the individual members playing with such an obvious passion coupled with the personal lyrics present throughout The Magic Lightnin’ Boys. Without the heart-rending lyrics of “Couples Skate”, it would be easy to call it the generally predictable “slow song” of the release. As it stands, it is one of the strongest vocal performances here and ranks among the best here. The most exciting track is the concluding instrumental track “Stones Throw”, which points to the band continually tweaking their formula to provide varied and interesting results. For the short amount of time that the band has been together, this is a very impressive debut that points to an ever-improving band not one bit afraid to change it up until they find their perfect sweet spot. I have no doubt that I’ll be listening to their progression until that happens; by this first release, I can’t imagine it will take much time. Soulful and passionate, The Magic Lightnin’ Boys are here to resurrect the old blues/hard rock sound and make it their own.

credits

released February 28, 2015

Lead Vocals: Casey Gomez
Guitar: Brian Tarter
Bass: Richie Lee
Drums: Kurt Lipphardt

license

all rights reserved

tags

about

The Magic Lightnin' Boys Cincinnati, Ohio

Ohio swamp rock masters The Magic Lightnin' Boys have released their self-titled debut album through Bottled Lightnin' Records.
The seven song affair is an album focusing on hope and positivity and crosses several musical boundaries, including blues, R&B, soul, rock, funk and a touch of gospel.
... more

contact / help

Contact The Magic Lightnin' Boys

Streaming and
Download help

Report this album or account

If you like The Magic Lightnin' Boys, you may also like: