Papa Pilko and The Binrats revisit a bygone era of swampy, bluesy, downright sleazy rock and roll with aplomb. While much has been made about their rowdy, high-energy hip swinging live performances, this EP is testament to the precocious country rock revivalists.
It could be all too easy to compare front man Cyrus Pilko’s whisky soaked howls and croons to Jim Morrison, but Pilko has a devil may care charisma all unto his own (although he certainly nails the Tom Waits-esque growl.
Kicking off with rolling drums and prohibition-era horns, the opening tune ‘Poor Boy In Third’ launches into a full-bodied song that serves as a throwback to a time when hand guns and whisky from the bottle were the norm.
Bringing a touch of sultry sun to the release ‘Good To Be Bad’ sees Papa doing what he does best; telling stories with his signature style.
The EP, and moreover the band themselves, have a distinct aesthetic that will never subside, and for that we love them!
Listen to the premiere play of Third Time Lucky by Papa Pilko & The Binrats below. The album is officially out on December 3rd.
Papa Pilko & The Binrats 2013/2014 Tour
SYDNEY LAUNCH
Saturday December 7 @ The Basement
BRISBANE LAUNCH
Friday January 17 @ The Joynt
MELBOURNE LAUNCH
Friday January 24 @ The Workers Club
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