Out of Control | Unsigned
On any given lazy afternoon at Harbor High School, the students
aren’t the only ones plotting their escape; PE teacher and coach Nick
Adams is no doubt preparing to assume his slightly less
pillar-of-the-community identity as guitarist of his band the B Movie
Kings (BMK). A local classic rock outfit whose campy moniker was born
of Adams’ love for low-budget flicks (see the band’s logo, Godzilla
with a guitar donning Adams’ characteristic cap), BMK has been
performing covers around town for years, but this past March, Adams and
his fellow Kings—Ted Gauthier (lead vocals/sax), Marty Dolcamore
(guitar), Richard Burgan (vocals/bass) and Zack Olsen (drums)—released
a set of originals titled Out of Control. The album, as a whole, plays
raucous and fun, start to finish, sporting a stack of energy-laden
tracks that come off as more of a cross between classic rock and good
ol’ fashioned ’50s/’60s rock ‘n’ roll. Adams pens high-intensity songs
seemingly bent on blowing off steam at the end of a long, hard day.
“Why Can’t You Love Me” and the disc’s title track, with their direct
and declarative refrains, scream for catharsis. Nearly every song is
established with a hearty and assertive electric guitar riff and often,
it’s a matter of time before excitement escalates, courtesy of a small
but enthusiastic chorus of back-up singers. Gauthier owns songs with
his large lungs, steely vocal chords and willingness to employ a James
Brown-esque howl. Wait for his soulful sax solo near the end of BMK’s
cover of Van Morrison’s “Wild Night.” You’ll find some excellent
harmonica work on “King Funk” and “Texas Woman” from aptly named guest
artist Harpin’ Johnny Trotter. It’s not all righteous wailing and
exploding riffs though; Adams’ proves his tender side with “All you
Gotta Give Me”—a tender ballad that promises complete emotional access
in exchange for a small sacrifice (“all of your love”). Thanks to a
wistful flute solo by guest artist Russ Leal of local band Extra Large,
it almost sounds like a reasonable trade.
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