The Cadillac Three-Tennessee Mojo cd

Country Rock seems to be receiving a lot more recognition in recent years, and it’s bands like The Cadillac Three who are to thank for the privilege. The Cadillac Three are an American Country / Southern Rock band from Nashville, Tennessee, consisting of Jaren Johnston – lead vocals / guitar, Kelby Ray – bass guitar / Dobro / acoustic guitar / vocals, and Neil Mason – drums / vocals, who appear to be receiving strong recognition after the release of their first album, “Tennessee Mojo”. For me, The Cadillac Three is one of those bands who for whatever reason, I end up missing each time they make it to the UK. For a relatively fresh band, their commitment to British fans has to be praised, and I hope it pays off for them. Last year they toured alongside Aussie-Rockers, The Graveltones, before Heading out on a six-date headline tour in March of this year (with support from Sky Valley Mistress), followed by a set at Download Festival in June. They have a one-off London show scheduled for 9th November, with the promise of more dates to follow in 2016. Many of the album’s tracks meet the assumptions you’d make about a Southern Rock band; with songs paying tribute to whiskey, pick-up trucks, ‘pretty little ladies’ and Southern States (a whole lot of ’em too, it’s pretty impressive!). Through strong riffs and uplifting tracks you could actually party to, the band provide a new gritty twist to the classic Country Rock bands we’re all familiar with. Highlights for me include “Back It Up”, which is just an awesome high-energy feel good tune, and the title track “Tennessee Mojo”, which showcases the gritty vocals and power-driven guitar the band have to offer. It seems you can’t read any article or review on a fresh Southern Rock band without some reference to the mighty Lynyrd Skynyrd, but considering The Cadillac Three paid their own tribute to the greats in ‘Get Your Buzz On’, I feel like it’s fair game. The influence they’ve received from the leaders of Southern Rock is pretty clear to any listener. However, the album still holds a seriously fresh sound that resonates a true, raw rock ‘n’ roll vibe. Overall, an incredible first album that I highly recommend, which kind of makes you want to kick it in the South, drink moonshine… and listen to The Cadillac Three.

Track Listing

1. I’m Southern

2. Tennessee Mojo

3. Get Your Buzz On

4. Back It Up

5. Down To The River

6. Days Of Gold

7. Turn It On

8. I’m Rockin’

9. Life

10. The Sticks

11. Whiskey Soaked Redemption

12. White Lightning

13.The South 14.

I’m Southern (Hot Sauce Mix)

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Review by Jamie Joe Reader-Johnson