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Second Full-LengthAlbum From Blues Siren On Vinyl LP!
Includes Bonus Track “Ride” From ‘Cars 3’ Feat. Gary Clark Jr.!
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ZZ Ward didn’t have to look far for inspiration on her second full-lengthalbum, 2017’s The Storm. Equally evocative of blues grit and hip-hop bounce, theLos Angeles-based vocal powerhouse and multi-instrumentalist leapt forward bytaking a deeper look at some of her earliest inspirations including Howlin’Wolf, Robert Johnson, and Vera Ward Hall and Big Mama Thornton.
“For me, this album wasn’t really about experimenting,” she admits. “It was moreabout simplicity, honing in on what I love about music and what makes me who Iam as an artist. Growing up, I listened to a lot of hip-hop and blues, and Ilove those two genres so much. Sometimes, to evolve you don’t need to go outsideof yourself; you can reach further inside of yourself instead.”
The fedora-rocking, guitar-shredding, harmonica-wielding blues siren’s 2012full-length debut Til The Casket Drops yielded a veritable hit in the form of”Put The Gun Down”. For the new LP, Ward recorded around L.A. at differentstudios and at home over the course of 2015 and 2016. “It was all about gettingthat raw emotion,” she exclaims.
The Storm represents ZZ Ward at her core. “This album as a whole really reflectsmuch of the internal and external conflict that I’ve experienced. I fee like Idug deeper into what means the most to me. I hope that my stories connect withpeople out there and help them know they aren’t alone in these struggles. That’swhat I can give to the world. Storms come and storms pass, it’s how you weatherthem that defines you and makes you stronger.”
“Singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist ZZ Ward digs deep for herlatest offering, The Storm. Yes, this collection of 11 kick-ass tracks hearkensback to Ward’s blues influences, like Howlin’ Wolf, Robert Johnson and Big MamaThornton. But what brilliantly sets The Storm apart is her ability to take thatform and evolve it into a supremely fresh and relevant interpretation. It’s thatlittle bit o’ mojo that makes it truly magical…From the opening croon of ‘TheGhost’ to the rollicking ‘Help Me Momma’ with its hand-jive beat, the achinglybeautiful ‘If You Stayed’ and the hard-driving ‘The Ride,’ featuring Gary ClarkJr., The Storm delivers a good strong dose of neo-blues that will satisfy all.”– Laura B. Whitmore, Guitar World
“The Storm is a record that nimbly walks the line dividing modern andretro rock-soul. As a singer, she’s firmly grounded in tradition, a big,powerful belter in the vein of Aretha Franklin and Janis Joplin. She also has afondness for traditional song structures, whether its a 12-bar rave (‘Let ItBurn’) or classic soul (‘Hold On’), but The Storm never feels like it’s athrowback, thanks to Ward’s insistence on camouflaging her fascination withyesteryear in modern dress. While Ward never quite indulges in a full-borehip-hop/blues fusion, The Storm is littered with fluid rhythmic loops and herdelivery can be as fleet as a rapper. Ward supplements these lively modern R&Bnumbers with nods toward diva pop (‘The Storm’), melancholy folk (‘If UStayed’), and stomping Black Keys rock (‘Ride,’ featuring guitar from GaryClark, Jr. and also featured in Cars 3), all of which are impressive even ifthey do carry a faint air of hedging her bets; she’s leaving doors open to otherstyles if the modern R&B doesn’t work out. Nevertheless, this versatility is asimpressive as Ward’s bold performances and sharp songwriting, all elements thatmake The Storm effective, colorful, and contemporary.” – Stephen ThomasErlewine, allmusic.com
Features:
• Vinyl LP
• Song lyrics printed on back cover
• Bonus track
Selections:
Side A:
1. Ghost
2. Cannonball (feat. Fantastic Negrito)
3. Help Me Mama
4. The Storm
5. Domino (feat. Fitz)
Side B:
1. Let It Burn
2. Bag Of Bones
3. She Ain’t Me
4. If U Stayed
5. Hold On
Bonus Track:
6. Ride (feat. Gary Clark Jr.)
