Grade: B
East coasters The Bull Buckers package fun and witty lyrics in the high energy package ‘When Push Comes to Shove.’
“Otis” is an ode to man’s best friend. As the song starts with a warm horn section, and even warmer vocals, I was almost transported into the front yard watching a dog named Otis play with its loving owner. This song is cute, bright and fun.
Vocalist Kevin Tarzanin really has an incredible voice. While songs like “Otis” and “St. Patrick’s Day” don’t stretch his range, they easily invite the listener to a band that feels like they are the only one listening. That aside, these songs fall into the party, let’s go outside on the deck on a summer night feel.
In “St. Patrick’s Day” the blushing brass section and Tarzanin’s vocals are a perfect match. The story in this track is really heartfelt and The Bull Buckers take you for the ride.
The songs on When Push Comes to Shove have a tendency to sound alike in terms of that reggae sound, but The Bull Buckers rise above the normal and fuse together Ska and a bit more rock in “Gimme Little Sign” and “Remedy.” I think some li
steners that enjoy meeting in the middle of artists like Sublime and Bob Marley will find something they like on this CD.
My suggestions and the standouts are “St. Patty’s Day,” “Sangria” and “Falcon.”
“Falcon” has this chase factor and feels like you’re in the middle of a popping popcorn bag. Then, it slows down the beat. Then, back to this frenzied harmonious, very-Ska feel.
At one point during “Falcon” I almost felt like I was watching the closing credits to the Blues Brothers. The saxophone intermixed with the thumping drums is stellar.
Fans of Madness, No Doubt , Jason Mraz and 311 will want to check out The Bull Buckers!
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