RELEASE 'SPEED' and album THE LAST TYCOONS Good Friday 2010- iTunes (TFBIDR010CD)
Formed in 2007 after a change of personnel, attitude, and clothes, The Last Tycoons evolved from highly acclaimed Dublin band Porn Trauma. Hailed as 'one of Ireland's hottest new bands', (CONNECTED MAG) there is plenty to get excited about. 'Replete with vintage sounding guitars, liberal use of harmonica and soulful backing vocals, they certainly offer a refreshing alternative to the raft of copycat, post-punk pretenders doing the rounds. They are a revelation' (Hotpress). 'Their ability is obvious and their hard work in improving every area of their performance is a credit to them. Cracking stuff; watch this space' (InDUBLIN).
The music of The Last Tycoons has a definite southern American roots undertone, yet is triumphantly Irish in its origin. Tracks from their debut album certainly grab the listener's attention, such as debut single 'The Dry Law' which is featured on their current radio EP and was written about life during the Great Depression, when alcohol was banned. Written by front-man Stephen Fanning while experimenting with sobriety for a month, the song is relevant to the Good Friday album release - a day when alcohol is prohibited but regularly consumed in Ireland. The 'eminently watchable front man Steve Fanning is tall and imposing, like a good looking Richard Ashcroft, with a distinctive twang to his voice that lifts even the darkest corners of their songs to the light.' -(InDUBLIN). He also sounds, at times, like the love child of Mick Jagger and Nick Cave, which makes for easy comparisons however, this is a band that is not led by any one or two persons but rather a collaboration of ideas with instrumentation such as Accordion, Piano, Banjo, Harmonica, Trumpet Guitar, Bass and Drums lending to the bands overall sound.
Having dented the Top 20 official Irish Charts and earning the affection of various radio stations around the country and farther afield, the band is now ready to release their self-titled debut album 'The Last Tycoons' on Good Friday (April 2nd). Excited? Perhaps you should be. Known widely for their explosive and raucous live shows, the band will set out on a National and International Tour in Ireland, The UK, Germany and The States from March onwards. 'The Dry Law' was the first glimpse of the material recorded for the album and is available now from iTunes. 'Speed' is the follow up track from the radio ep including 'The Dry Law', which will be out on Good Friday with the album on all the usual online stores. Upcoming gigs include Tower Records Instore Fri 2nd April & The Village, Dublin April 3rd.
RELEASE 'SPEED' and album THE LAST TYCOONS Good Friday 2010- iTunes (TFBIDR010CD)
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Check Out The Brand New Video For The Dry Law and other music videos below. (The Dry Law was directed by Gerry Nelson).
