Stunning debut by The Imperial Sound with a soul/pop/70s vibe, these songs will stay with you.

At the heart of The New AM, the immensely appealing debut from The Imperial Sound, is the bands mastery of the classic pop hook. Primary songwriter Rick Mosher references everyone from Todd Rundgren and Carole King to Elvis Costello and The Replacements, and the result is an impressively consistent album of perfect pop moments. Years of shared experience in studios and on stages have sharpened the Imperial Sounds instincts, and their arrangements have an easy power that is only earned over time. As accomplished as the band is, they are never afraid to let their Midwestern roots show. An Imperial Sound song is like a semi-polished gem beautiful, but unpretentious and still a bit rough around the edges. The best of them, like Yesterday, Daylight, and A Man Like You are both sophisticated and endearingly straightforward. Its no surprise that a whos who of Chicago rock and pop talent lined up to sing on this project: Kathy Ruestow, Dag Juhlin, Kelly Hogan, Nora OConnor, Bobby Cornelius, and Peter Himmelman all lend their voices to the album. Listen to the slashing power chords of Get Along or the major-league horn hooks of I Feel Strange, and youll realize that youre in the company of a band that understands the power and the beauty of a truly great pop song.

Additional Details

Label:Pravda Records

Genre:Alternative/Punk

Run Time:44 mins

Release Date:08/31/18

UPC:727321640516