Pork Pie’s latest single, “Careful as You Go,” emerges as a standout track that distills the essence of their eclectic influences into a potent brew of garage rock and blues. It is enriched with an innovative brass and Hammond organ infusion.
This track, the second release from their eagerly anticipated album “Golden Leaf Sheets,” showcases the band’s evolution since their acclaimed debut “Pterodactyl.”
The Irish quartet, known for their dynamic blend of alternative rock peppered with elements of funk, psychedelia, and a punk-like fervor, continues to push the boundaries of genre with “Careful as You Go.” The song’s distinct sound profile owes much to the seasoned hands of Pete Rust at Dundalk’s Lockup Recording Studio and the masterful touch of Fergal Davis in the mastering process. The result is a raw and refined track.
Shane Brett, Michael Laverty, Michael Stafford, and Peter Laverty, the original members of Pork Pie, bring their extensive live performance experience into the studio, imbuing “Careful as You Go” with the kind of infectious energy that has marked their presence in notable European venues and festivals.
Their collaborative spirit shines through in the song’s arrangement, where Stafford’s versatile musicianship in vocals, piano, guitar, and alto sax melds seamlessly with the rhythmic backbone provided by Brett and Michael Laverty and the lead guitar lines of Peter Laverty.
What sets “Careful as You Go” apart is its ability to marry the rawness of garage rock with the depth and sophistication of blues, all while incorporating brass and Hammond elements that elevate the track beyond conventional genre constraints.
As Pork Pie gears up for the release of “Golden Leaf Sheets,” “Careful as You Go” is a compelling preview of what’s to come. Give it a listen, and fall in love with a new era of garage rock and blues.
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Review By: Ryan Anderson