This past Friday was the cd release show for Jeremy Keen's new album titled 'Lock and Key.' Kevin and I drove into the city to Subterranean (very cool venue) with a couple of other friends to watch the show. And what a great show it was! Andrea Dawn was an amazing opening act - actually Andrea's voice is beyond amazing. Think Fiona Apple meets Carol King. After that, Jeremy and his band took no time at all setting up and hitting the stage. Their stage presence was relaxed and flawless.... like they'd been doing shows all their lives. Really, I guess they kind of have been!!
'Jeremy Keen and the False Starts' is an indie folk rock band that started with Jeremy. He began writing music in junior high and has played in a lot of different bands since then. The band consists of Zach Goforth (bass, background vocals), Charissa Motley (keys), Brendan McCormick (drums), and of course Jeremy on guitar and vocals. Jeremy wrote all of the songs himself over the past few years and the recording itself was quite a labor of love for him. 'Lock & Key' was recorded in several different locations (a basement, a garage, an office....) on a portable rig and then pieced together at a studio in Villa Park. What came out of all that is an incredible masterpiece.
What makes 'Lock & Key' stand out from other albums is the fact that it isn't like anything else you've ever heard before. It isn't over-produced. It isn't the same old stuff. It's raw and urgent and beautiful. This record covers it all lyrically. Songs like 'Sad' and 'Brother' tackle difficult subjects like depression and an estranged relationship. 'Barnburner' takes you back to the 90s with its alternative rock feel. If I had to pick, I think 'Save Me' and 'Too Late' are my own personal favorites.
In summary, 'Lock & Key' is one of the most enjoyable, consistent yet diverse albums I've heard in quite awhile. Hands down. If you like good music, you will love 'Lock & Key.' You can get it on itunes or here at amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Lock-Key/dp/B003VXHWPO/ref=mb_oe_o Happy downloading!!!!!
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