The Empires - Shirley

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Review by Edi Cat

Empires' album Shirley is a refreshing take on indie rock with a powerful vocal performance by lead singer Sean Van Vleet. The album's opening track "Silverfire" sets the tone with its driving guitar riffs and catchy chorus. The band's sound is reminiscent of The Killers and Muse, with a unique twist that sets them apart.

The album's standout track is "How Good Does It Feel," which features a catchy hook and a driving beat that will have listeners dancing along. The lyrics are relatable and speak to the universal desire for connection and happiness.

Throughout the album, Empires showcases their versatility with slower, introspective songs like "Please Don't Tell My Lover" and "Honeyblood." These tracks allow Van Vleet's vocals to shine and demonstrate the band's ability to create emotional depth in their music.

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Artist: The Empires
Album: Shirley
Rating: 3.0

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Filename: the-empires-shirley.zip
  • MP3 size: 10 mb
  • FLAC size: 94.8 mb

Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
I Want To Know2:11
Shirley2:20

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EMPIRES Shirley 78 1955

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Catalog Numbers

90023-x45

Labels

Wing Records

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Formats

  • Vinyl
  • 7"
  • 45 RPM
  • Single
  • Mono

About The Empires

R&B group the Empires formed in 1953. Teaming tenor Les Cooper, his nephew Johnny "Buddy" Barnes on lead tenor, and his cousin William Goodman on bass. They added baritone Bobby Dunn, completing the original Empires lineup. The group signed to the Harlem label in late 1954. Harlem owner Morty Shad renamed Barnes "Johnny Ace, Jr." in a morbid attempt to capitalize on the recent death of the R&B legend. Even stranger, the Empires' third single, "Somebody Changed the Lock," was credited to Lightning Junior & the Empires -- "Lightning Junior" was, in fact, blues veteran Champion Jack Dupree. When Shad folded Harlem in mid-1955, the Empires signed to Mercury to record "I Want to Know," issued on the label's Wing subsidiary. When the follow-up, "Looking for Love," appeared on Mercury proper, the group was now credited as the Prestos. Upon returning to Wing in early 1956 they were again the Empires. They moved to the fledgling Whirlin' Disc imprint for "Linda". A re-recorded "Magic Mirror," appeared with yet another name change, this time to the Whirlers. Cooper later formed the Soul Rockers, scoring a 1962 hit.

Name Vars

  • Empires

Aliases

  • The Whirlers
  • The Prestos

Members

  • Bobby Dunn
  • Les Cooper
  • John E. Barnes
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Summary by Edi Cat

Shirley is a strong album that showcases Empires' talent and potential. Fans of indie rock will appreciate the band's unique sound and the album's catchy hooks and relatable lyrics.

Comments

holamoiss
holamoiss 2023-04-12
Nice one. Corn Whiskey Empires?
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