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The spirit of old school rock n roll is alive and kicking with Honor Among Thieves’s latest EP Murder on the Radio, Vol. 1. Recorded at BC Studios in Brooklyn NYC, and co-produced with Martin Bisi the album is delivered by Craig Cantos on vocals, Merx Mercado on guitar, Kevin Jones on bass, and Dave Brooks on drums.
“Down” sets the tone for Murder on the Radio, Vol. 1 with its electrifying and defiant resilience. With gnarling guitar riffs, Cantos’ vocals exude fervor as he sings, “Shake the fault line, Break the mainline, Take it offline now, Until they all fall.” Next is the high-octane rocker, “Bareknuckle Billionaires,” fueled by fighting references and raw energy. Cantos’ background in MMA adds a personal touch to the lyrics, building the music with grit and determination.
“Battle Lines” gets intimate about maintaining the connection amidst relationship struggles. The smugly blazing guitars dynamize with a more melancholic atmosphere. The tender vocals drip with emotion as Cantos sings, “As we send this night, On down to wage another fight, I’ll be there tonight, Shot down behind your battle lines”
Following the sad is the sexy “Firesign,” with its heavy bass grooves and grinding guitars. Further embodying the exhilarating rush of romance and passion are Cantos’ vocals surging with lines like, “You wrap those arms around me/Your nails dig deep into me.” “Minutes to Miles” rounds out the EP with driving guitars and anthemic vocals, delivering a powerful message of self-discovery and exploring new horizons. Listen to Honor Among Thieves deliver Murder on the Radio, Vol. 1 on Spotify with five tracks that fire up, leaving behind the smoke of unapologetic authenticity
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Review By: Naomi Joan