DEBUT SELF-TITLED LP
Black Spring Rising understands TROUBLE, the first track of
this, their self-titled debut CD. Many
trials, tribulations, lineup changes, heartbreak and pain have gone into the
making of this album, but through Black Spring Rising's perseverance, stubbornness
and raw talent, Cauldron Soundwerx Productions is proud to present this first
AWESOME offering from this talented ALL GIRL Southend-On-Sea - Essex, UK
ensemble. Ladies, it was worth ALL of
it!
SOMOJO MAGAZINE Review (March 2011):
Black Spring Rising are an Essex UK based rock trio, namely Trish Black on vocals, Jan Black on Bass, Keyboards and Backing vocals and Lisa Steadman on Drums. Their eponymous first album has an anthemic rock sound, but with enough additional influences to help it rise above any wave of cliché – the pitfall of many bands who approach this genre.
Trish Black’s vocal style is very much in the vein of Grace Slick, or Carol Decker, but has a distinctive growl that helps avoid any absolute comparison.
The music itself has elements of punk and even a slight techno vibe to the synths and keyboard aspects that push the sound away from pure rock, creating a very distinctive and original take on the genre, with even vaguely oriental/classical undertones, particularly in the instrumental and lead solo sections, pushing through the heavy riffery that dominates the backbone of the music.
Steven C. Wilson
RAVENHEART MUSIC Review (April 2011):
Black Spring Rising is a three piece all girl Essex based rock band
fronted by Liverpool lass Trish Black, who also takes care of the guitar
dept within this set up. I have been following the career of Trish for a
wee while now, and have spoken to her on occasion, and a lovely girl
she is too, as are the other members of the band..Jan Black (Bass &
Keys) and Lisa Steadman (drums). I have some earlier promos recorded by
Trish in 2007 (when she was known as Kayl Black) and there was a lot of
promise being shown in that early material, so it was of no surprise
that Trish and her band picked up interest from the fledgeling US label
Cauldron Soundwerx. And indeed two of those earlier songs ('Trouble' and
'Envy') appear on this record. I have to be honest and say that this is
the sort of material the Americans would love. Just imagine driving
along the highway, roof down, wind blowing through your hair, and Black
Spring Rising's cd blasting out loud :) The cd doesn't let up, from the
opening salvo of 'Trouble' and 'Misfit', to the closing duo of 'One
Small Step' and 'Tick Tick Tock'. Great rock music for the 21st Century
to brighten up these dull economically recessed days. I can see this
band touring in the USA with the likes of the Niki Barr Band or in the
UK with Janey Summer or even the heavier Cult of Whores and Dogs. I do
not have any particular faves here as every track is good, production is
awesome and the vocals of Trish...well I can't wait for album number
two. This is good, damn good and forget those Essex Girl jokes - take a
trip to their website and buy the music! 8.75/10 (Dave)
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