(rhythm 'n' blues, soul, funk) [WEB] Dirty Revival - Dirty Revival - 2015, FLAC (tracks), lossless

PORTLAND BORN, DIRTY REVIVAL HAS EVOLVED FROM THE CONFINES OF A BASEMENT, TO SOME OF PDX’S MOST SOUGHT AFTER STAGES. THEIR SOULFUL SOUNDS AND ENERGETIC BEATS DELIVERS AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ENRAPTURES ANY AUDIENCE.
Led by the soulful vocals of Sarah Clarke, Dirty Revival has made their mark on the Pacific Northwest music scene. The unique ensemble delivers powerful original tracks and superbly arranged classics with a resounding presence, no matter how big or small the venue.
The dynamic, seven-piece soul outfit shines on stage, and defines influences from funk- and soul-infused icons of the past. DR has shared the stages with musical heavy-hitters such as George Clinton and the Parliament Funkadelic, Sir Mix-A-Lot, Slick Rick, Nappy Roots and Gift of Gab, and have several regional tours already under their belt.
The band will spend the rest of 2015 touring in support of their recently release debut album, the self titled, Dirty Revival.
The release was marked by a sold out CD release party at one of Portland’s premier venues, Mississippi Studios. Driven by the warm reception of their freshman album, Dirty Revival has the heart and mind behind the music and the passion to share their soul.

Dirty Revival technically has five (give or take) members, but an illustration of frontwoman Sarah Clarke’s profile dominates the cover of the band’s self-titled, self-released debut. It’s representative of how Clarke - who can channel Alabama Shakes’ Brittany Howard as easily as Aretha Franklin or even Mary J. Blige - leads the band’s sound, which bounces between soul, funk and hip-hop. But when guitarist and MC Evan “evv’n’flo” Simko, drummer Terry Drysdale, keyboardist Karl Ludwigsen and bassist Jon Shaw combine their forces and find a sense of unity among the rotating cast of local horn players and backup singers, Dirty Revival transcends its gallery of influences. The spoken-word elements, in particular, differentiate the band from other neo-soul revival acts, especially on opening track “Dirty Love” and “Lately,” both highlighted by Simko’s rhythmic delivery. The electric violin-based blues ballad “She Can’t Wait” ends with an empowering soliloquy that positions Clarke as the Carla Thomas to Otis Redding’s “Tramp.” And “Breathe,” a proper protest song with a sermon-like outro on what is otherwise a party record, proves Dirty Revival has emotional depth to counter its deep grooves.

Sarah Clarke - vocals
Evan ‘evv'n'flo’ Simko - guitar
Terry Drysdale - drums
Karl Ludwigsen - keyboards, saxophones, trumpet, trombone
Jon Shaw - bass
Jon Clay - trumpet
Chris Hardin - tenor saxophone