AMERICANS, THE - I'll Be Yours

2017 - The Americans seem to be popping up everywhere lately. The band from Los Angeles had been toiling for several years, playing small gigs and honing their Americana sound. Until recently, they held the (unofficial) title of “best-unsigned band” in America. One could say the band was “discovered” by the team of Jack White, T Bone Burnett and actor Robert Redford when they were putting together the documentary “American Epic,” recently broadcast on the BBC. The Americans were a house band of sorts, contributing several tunes to the series soundtrack. Their skilful approach to the roots tradition on tracks like Jubilee is evident on the soundtrack. I’ll Be Yours should do the trick. It’s a carefully crafted album that shows the band ranging from acoustic blues to flat out guitar-driven rock and roll. The opening tune Nevada sets the pace; they hit the ground running with a Creedence influenced anthem. Patrick Ferris, (guitar and vocals) sings with an uncanny John Fogerty wail.

11 Songs

• NEVADA         
• THE RIGHT STUFF      
• STOWAWAY   
• I'LL BE YOURS
• LAST CHANCE
• HOOKY           
• GONE AT LAST           
• HARBOR LANE           
• LONG WAY FROM HOME       
• BRONZE STAR
• DAPHNE