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MUSIC WAVES • FRANCE

Kimon & the Prophets is a trio from New York whose singer / guitarist has released four albums under the name KIMON. All members are from different groups with whom they have toured extensively, and it feels in terms of maturity and instrumental mastery. Obviously we are not dealing with novices and play music for them seems to be something very natural. The style practiced is a fairly classic American rock, heavily influenced by Blues and Rock seventies. The names of TOM PETTY & THE HEARTBREAKERS, George Thorogood, and surprisingly, sometimes RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS can be developed to identify the disk.

If a first listen does not really do justice to this opus, the melodies are needed quickly to the listener, and it quickly takes pleasure in listening to these songs without pretensions, but interpreted with verve and freshness.

Besides the original eleven tracks, there are many occasions in this menu "Roadhouse Party. Firstly, two of David Bowie "Rebel Rebel" and especially a "Heroes", a beautiful version that is very different from the original in which the guitars give it to their heart. Then a small candy Don Henley (Eagles), with a "Boys of Summer" very light and once again transcended by a great guitar part. Then the "(What's So Funny 'Bout) Peace, Love and Understanding" by Nick Lowe, who was popularized by Elvis Costello and finally the "Fire" from THE JIMI HENDRIX EXPERIENCE

The guitars sound so clear and distilled here and there with beautiful solos, combining simplicity and emotion ( "Light Up The Stars" and "The Boys of Summer"). Low cut down a considerable work and gives several pieces connotations a little funky which is reminiscent of the RED HOT CHILI PEPPERS. Even more surprising, the singer adopts the voice of those close to Kiedis on "Far Off Places" and the excellent "Light Up The Stars", making the resemblance even more striking.

Roadhouse Party gives the ultimate feeling of being comfortably installed in a pub to hear a cover band that provides damn good. If some tracks are really stunning quality, none proved boring and it is often not far from grace with the very successful "World Away" and "Light Up The Stars." From Rock and simple enjoyment, played with class and feeling. A nice surprise ...

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