BB & The Bullets have returned with a knockout, electrifying blow in the form of their high-octane double cover, "I Want You/She's So Heavy (The Beatles Cover)," proving that when it comes to what the band does best, blending homage with reinvention, practice makes perfect. A band with its foot firmly planted in a blues-heavy sound, it's only fitting that they tackled these classic Beatles tracks and infused them with raw energy, which seems both familiar and fresh.
BB & The Bullets are paying homage and also making these songs their own. Familiar riffs from "I Want You" get an added bite, the track coated with thick guitar tones and a rhythm section that hums with contagious bounce. Meanwhile, "She's So Heavy" slides along with a tension that can be practically seen, a classic rock strut mixed with bluesy tension that keeps one on edge. The way the band pays homage to the original pieces while maintaining their own identity seems excessive, but it's to their credit, both as musicians and as an example of creativity.|
The performance exhibits a gnarly ugliness that is matched by the rawness of the instrumentation. There's a smoky spirit to the packaging, reflecting the firm's embrace of the way those two genres meld effortlessly. The whirling guitar riffs are meshed with pulsing bass lines and dynamic drumming to an entrancing effect that makes you feel each note, shift, and pause. This little treasure also delivers an exciting taster of what the band's debut album promises to bring when it receives international vinyl release via Dixiefrog Records on September 12th.
For blues & classic rock fans, here's a sample of what should be a gritty, soulful, energetic album. The track proves that BB & The Bullets are storytellers, crafting songs that have been burned into the consciousness of rock enthusiasts for years. On their new release, BB & The Bullets, this band expertly walks a tightrope between homage to past masters and announcing their own presence, resulting in an album that will be exciting to both long-time fans of The Beatles and newcomers learning about the potency of blues-injected rock. For any open ears that are prepared to hear a fearless reinterpretation of classics, this is a must-listen.