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“Speak easy Heroes, as you pillage the earth! Speak easy, Heroes, while you rain salt upon me! Speak easy, Heroes! Speak easy, Heroes!!”

So began a recent show by Chicago-based rock band, the Speakeasy Heroes.

Speakeasy Heroes – People on the Run – Collegiate Man
This band’s attick-recorded, live LP is a must listen for anyone who appreciates the sort of raw recording techniques reminiscent of old-school punk bands. Recorded over two weeks in an attick of an old farmhouse in Illinois, the Speakeasy Heroes’ LP provides a lesson in band ergonomics for those who find it difficult to rock in a 100-degree attick for hours on end.

The powerful vocal lines sung by Toby Cryns provide chilling accounts of government meltdown on “People on the Run” and of college dating conquests on “Collegiate Man”. Meanwhile, bassist extraordinaire, Bob Serrano puts down an irresistible set of roving basslines, all set up by the explosive drumming of Los Angeles drum-smacker, Bradley Thomas.

The album is held together by the fact that the songs were all recorded live with the same microphone set-up, which provides a stunning cohesiveness amongst the tracks on the album.

Summary: This band ROCKS!!!