Local bands tend to be a dime a dozen these days, let's face it. But every now and then...every once in a very very rare while you get one that sparks something. One that piques interest enough to garner a strong following. A band that has a sound, an energy, a feeling that won't leave your head. One that just won't quit.
That is the feeling you get from Ready In 10, a Long Island band who formed back in January 2005. It wasn't long before these boys developed a strong fan following with steady gigs at local venues.
With a sound reminiscent of Maroon 5, Matchbox Twenty and that humble-beginning-band from New Jersey, Bon Jovi, this band is intent on making it bigtime. And their drive is evident in their electrifyng stage shows, as proven when they opened for sold out Rusted Root performances, as well as their own knock out shows. Not to mention, the fact that this fabulous four are extremely easy on the eyes also ensures that their fanbase is certain to include millions of hormone laden girls - and perhaps their mothers...
On August 5th, 2006, Ready In 10 released their first full-length album, Face The World, at a sold out show at Live Trax in Bellmore, NY. The band took the crowd from hard rocking hits such as "One Man Show" to smooth grooves like "Now I'll Lay" (a local favorite) and sweet ballads like "Hard To Love". This band has depth, range and intrigue. No matter what they give you, you always want one more. Just one more.
Their stellar performance that night solidified their place as rock and roll princes - ready to take their throne as the next generation of what is to come in music.
The disc itself is a superb showcase of the band's dynamic. The opener, "One Man Show", is pure rock and roll. With its thumping percussion provided by drummer Jim Milano and hooky guitar riffs courtesy of Mark Viola, the song is just plain cool.
The album's third track, "Green Eyed Girl", is an ode to just that. It is a standout literally because the song questions why nobody sings about the gals with green eyes. The tune is a sweet tribute to those rare beauties and a favorite among fans, being dubbed "my song" by every green eyed female follower.
The hands down fan favorite seems to be the anthem-like "Burn". Usually used by the band to close their live shows, the song is as determined and driven as the band itself.
But perhaps the album's masterpiece lies in its last track, "One More Chance". A bittersweet requiem to opportunities lost, the song puts to rest any doubts the listener may have had about the band's raw talent. It is a thickly layered and increasingly complex piece, building on itself with the framework that each verse has laid down before it, boasting the beautiful cries of strings and flutes.
Lyrically, the song's profound content proves songwriters Viola and Sal Nastasi's (also the lead singer) ability to peer into the soul and draw out pure emotion. These two don't just look, they see.
As a whole, the album is a beautiful blend of what the band has to offer with glimpses of what more we will see from them in the future.
Check them out on their website at www.readyin10.com
or on Myspace: www.myspace.com/readyin10
Both include info on purchasing the CD. It's one you will not forget!