Isaac James Band - Shut Up and Listen

I always find it intriguing, when I discover a new band, that has been out there for some time, but now just discovering them.  This recently happened, when I found, the not so new, killer band Isaac James Band. The band was named, after original drummer's Joel Ekman's (Ex-Stone Sour) son Isaac James. Unfortunately, Isaac lost his battle with cancer, at a young age, but his name will live on with this killer band. The band was conceived in 2008, but I have just recently been introduced to their awesomeness (Is that a word?).   They have released an EP - Too Much Horsepower (2008) as well as their full length debut Shut Up and Listen (2011).  Really? These cats have been around that long, and they're not a household name?  Something is wrong in suburbia.  One listen to The Rain, and you'll know what I mean.

Isaac James is what I like to call a buzz band with balls.  Their music has that nice alt rock formula, but with some kick.  If I were to compare thei sound to another band, I would say either Shinedown or one of my personal underground faves, Double Drive.  Vocalist Blackie Starks reminds me alot of Donny Hamby from Double Drive, because they both have really emotional deliveries, which make the tune.  It is really apparent on songs like All Again and The Rain.  The band delivers a nice mix of rockers, mid-tempo tunes, as well as a few ballads to make a complete effort.  This is one of those CD's that you put in, and then just keep hitting the repeat button.  So it stays in the deck awhile.  Well constructed songs with great melody.  Go get this one, because you will be missing out, if you do not check out this band.

Bottom Line:  Solid songs delivered, with lots of emotion and power.  Songs that will stick with you and will keep you craving more.

Standout Tracks: The Rain, All Again, The Real Me and Life in Eternal Review

-Ragman would have made this one CD of the month, had Genghis not beat him to the punch.