The alternative rock artist known as
Saltwater Head has released his debut LP record album, titled,
“Springs.” The album is comprised of nine original tracks for an
approximate total listening time of 30 minutes. Using only live takes
in order to keep the genuine, raw feel of a three-piece rock band,
“Springs” was recorded at Bluebird Studios in Straffan, Ireland
over a span of three days. In addition to the singing, guitar work
and songwriting artistry of Saltwater Head bandleader Sean Flaherty,
“Springs” also includes the talents of Julien Douve on bass
guitar, Craig Quentin Mc Cann on drums, and backing vocalist Laura
Dowling. An alternative album with a classic rock heart and a
punk-rock soul, “Springs” is pure music with nothing to obscure
the excellent songwriting and straightforward performances of its
instrumentalists.
The sound of “Springs” is often
reminiscent of the clean-channel heyday of the early '90s, when
alternative bands not on the grunge bandwagon, such as Blind Melon
and the Gin Blossoms, stood their ground against heavier acts like
Soundgarden and Alice in Chains. “Springs” has a healthy dose of
The Ramones too, however, and Saltwater Head singles like “Needs”
come beautifully close to music by Dead Milkmen and the Undertones.
No better introduction to the work of
Saltwater Head than “Springs” could be possible. Open, unabashed,
and free from pretenses, it embodies the artistic principles of
Flaherty and his instrumentalists. Having been asked to describe the
message his record might have in store for listeners, Saltwater Head
downplays any such motives.
“[These are] feel good, positive
tunes presented in a direct, and sincere manner,” Flaherty writes.
“Here's a well-constructed song that will be concise and honest.
Enjoy the music and have a smile.” Happy to deflect any
complications that might confuse the matter, he breaks his musical
goals down even further. “Basically –“ he says, “'Here’s
some good songwriting, enjoy it and have a nice day / life. All the
best for you.'”
“Springs” by Saltwater Head is
available online worldwide beginning early summer of 2013.
-Sean McCauley
Sr. Staff Writer
MondoTunes
The LP “Springs” is
distributed globally by MondoTunes (www.MondoTunes.com)
and is available at iTunes for convenient purchase and download
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ARTIST CONTACT INFO:
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