The Slow Burn
Fairfax, Virginia, United States | SELF
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"Ted Donat possesses the perfect pop voice and sings catchy pop ditties." - Gordon's Flash (Tip Sheet)/What's Hot That's Not Signed/Favorite Bands & Demos
Rating: 9 out of 10
On "Let’s Do It!," The Slow Burn deliver a well-balanced mix of blues, alt-country and three part harmonies. Based out of the Washington DC area, each member brings both experience and unique qualities to the table.
Lead guitarist Paul D’Andrea indulges in the occasional solo and trades off well with rhythm guitarist Ted Donat. The rhythm section is comprised of bassist Dennis Feeney and Dale Juarbe behind the drum kit. For the most part the album draws comparisons to The Shins, Ryan Adams and Barenaked Ladies. The band’s sound is bolstered by three part vocal harmonies by Donat, D’Andrea and Feeney.
The album starts off with the rocking country groove of “(When We Get Bored) We Get Dangerous.” The heart of the album is mostly a low key affair highlighted by “Love is a Season,” and “Desire.” The Slow Burn kick everything up a notch with the road running beat of “Mama’s Working for the Man.”
They save the best for last with “Darwin’s Pet,” in my opinion the most complete song on the album. The energetic intro gives way to blistering guitar and sixties style pop hooks. They add saxophone for “Drowning,” the last track, and take a shot at scat singing between Barenaked Ladies-esque vocals. The end leaves you wanting more, which is all a band could ever ask of their work.
Chris Senn - Music-Reviewer.com (Apr 27, 2007)
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Discography
Debut CD "Let's Do It!" - 2007
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Bio
THE SLOW BURN is a DC-area rock band that steeps a rich blend of melodic rock in a variety of other influences to yield a unique bounty of sonic bliss. Ted Donat and Doug Ginsburg provide the twin guitar attack, while Jess Robinson and Alan Yellowitz hold down the center in the rhythm section. Ted and Jenn Zschunke weave rich harmonies to complete the sonic tapestry.
THE SLOW BURN has played such notable venues as IOTA, Jammin' Java, Bangkok Blues, JV's, The Grog & Tankard, The Sunset Grille, and many others.
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