Hurricane

The Jokers

Ever felt so immersed into a tool of escapism where you don't want to listen […]
By Lotty Whittingham
September 2, 2015
The Jokers - Hurricane album cover

Ever felt so immersed into a tool of escapism where you don't want to listen or watch anything else...at all? This is what "Hurricane" the third studio album brought to you by British Hard Rock quartet THE JOKERS gives to you, it's due for release September 18th and it will be the perfect end to anyone's summer. It's a perfect Hard Rock record with joyous melodies infused with beautifully harmonised vocals and fluid guitar riffs.

Just for those of you who are being introduced to THE JOKERS; they hail from the North West of England and formed in 2006. Releases include "The Big Rock N' Show" which impressively was recorded in guitarist Paul Hurst's living room, duvets hanging on the walls to provide a makeshift vocal booth. Teaming up with producers of legends such as ERIC CLAPTON, THE WHO and THE BUZZCOCKS seemed to be a smart move for this Hard Rock quartet.

As mentioned at the beginning the album is blissful treat filled with harmonious, expressive melodies that will leave you so deeply immersed that you just don't want to think about anything else going on. This marvellous selection of tunes flow beautifully after the other like a flowing river that smoothly runs out into the horizon.

Opening track "Run 4 Cover" gives the listener a smooth yet hard hitting jolt, "Summer Time" a hypnotising acoustic tune that provides the perfect escapism from a stressful reality, it's the only acoustic track on the album yet it fits in with the rest of the hard hitting raw tunes. "Sliver City" provides an excellent example of their magnificently harmonised vocals, the unique riffs and upbeat tempo; these tick all the boxes for the perfect Hard Rock song.

These are just SOME of the highlights of this truly excellent record.  This personally is an album that a listener can play through from start to finish without pressing that skip button; the perfect album for Hard Rock fans or those just looking for something different.

10 / 10

Masterpiece

"Hurricane" Track-listing:

1. Run 4 Cover
2. Hurricane
3. Her Word Is Love
4. She's On Fire
5. Summer Time
6. Angel
7. Lockdown
8. Dream
9. Salvation
10. Silver City
11. Everywhere I Go
12. Rockerman

The Jokers Lineup:

Wane Parry - Vocals
Paul Hurst - Guitar, Vocals
Dan Evans - Drums
Phil Hartley - Bass, Vocals

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