“The Genie (Live)” by Liverpool’s own garage-blues rock band, The Heavy North, is a rollicking, electrifying journey. Only the first single from their upcoming debut live album, Fire In The Furnace, this track presents their magnetic stage presence at the Camp and Furnace in Liverpool.
The music video, produced by Green Frog Productions, vividly demonstrates the high-octane energy and charisma of The Heavy North’s live performance. From the outset, “The Genie (Live)” hooks with the catchy guitar that riffs with attitude, swagger, and pomp. Meanwhile, the rhythm section drives the song forward with relentless energy and more bite.
Kenny Stuart’s raspy vocals trail with a hypnotic accentuation and energetically merge the rock with the soul. As Stuart sings passionately about a man with a masterplan, the backing vocals of Rosalie Galvin and Molly Fryo from the Northern String Quartet infuse the backdrop with even more soulful depth.
One of the standout moments of “The Genie (Live)” is the scorching guitar solo, delivered with blazing intensity and virtuosity. Furthermore, the horns, courtesy of Lozza Taylor on trumpet and Ste Powell on saxophone, bring a thick, glamorous, vintage flair to the dynamic arrangement.
Lyrically, the song tells the tale of a man on a mission, with him chasing dreams and leaving an indelible mark with lingering desire and temptation wherever he goes. This tale couldn’t have been better sung or performed with this visceral, fiery energy and soulful undertones.
Overall, “The Genie (Live)” showcases The Heavy North at the top of their game. Make this single your playlist staple today as you await their upcoming album.
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Photo Credit: Blue22 Photography
Review By: Naomi Joan