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This is serious, dirty rock and roll with a hint of hardcore attitude. Philadelphia's Sugar Daddie has a sound unlike most other bands; a gritty combination of gruff vocals, simple, distorted and downtuned guitar parts, and a percussive section that provides the crunch. Completed by a rumbling low end, Sugar Daddie's sound is obviously untouched by any of music's current trends, making "Hell Or High Water" a unique and refreshing musical experience.
Thorp Records always remains true to their "hard working music" attitude, and Sugar Daddie is no exception. "Hell Or High Water" is an all-balls record. Never does the band resort to sneaky attention grabbers or hooks, but pummel the listener through a good, old fashioned rock and roll approach. I'm not sure what makes me think "southern" when I hear this album; maybe the redneck attitude that carries through the disc or the relatively simple and sludgy guitar parts. Whatever the reason may be, this album isn't necessarily high class, and is meant for someone looking for a straightforward, yet dance-inspiring rock and roll with some obvious hardcore influences.
I can't say that Sugar Daddie's lyrics display mastery of the technique (although their addition of some "Whoop, there it is" action produced a big grin on my face), being the biggest fault that I found in "Hell Or High Water." Sure, listeners who tend to tip back some alcohol from time to time might find the lyrics to be entertaining, but for the most part, they aren't particularly impressive. Aside from the mediocre lyrics, "Hell Or High Water" is a decent listen, leaving the listener feeling better than they did beforehand. Fans of gritty, downtuned rock and roll with its fair share of metallic and hardcore influences should do themselves a favor and check out Sugar Daddie. I don't see myself listening to this record often, but it might have its sliver of play in the future.
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