Raftree - The Long Way (TTT)
ADDs Aug. 15
The process of creating a fine tuned Rock band can be painstaking. Even more arduous a task can be leading that band to hone in and focus their collective and creative talents into one album. This was the grueling task undertaken in 2006 by singer/songwriter Ken Raftree. With the bold culmination of efforts by guitarist Paul J. Baccash, bassist Scott Jackson and drummer Vincent Livolsi, their aptly titled debut cd “The Long Way” is an indie Rock powerhouse. Raftree’s twelve track introductory offering plays with all the vigor, grit and energy of a live performance. From beginning to end, “The Long Way”s rhythmic melodies, raucous guitar riffs and expressive vocals, easily connect with rock enthusiast’s of any denomination. The albumʼs pro sound and production puts this indie debut on par with any major release and reaffirms the old adage that anything worth doing right, is worth doing the long way. “What I Say is a forceful song with elements of classic rock fused with everything including the kitchen sink under the guise of contemporary innovative rock!
“Absolutely brilliant!” -* Colin Lynch, International Online Magazine*
“The album kicks into high gear at the outset with the energetic “What I Say” followed by raucous tracks such as “Over And Over” that drive home the Raftree sound with authority.”- Keith Hannaleck, Muzik Reviews.com