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To structure a song around the delicate slurs of a Hammond organ, all the while maintaining integrity and relevance in this age of bygone musical trends and modern technology... now that would be a feat indeed. For a band whose very existence hinges upon this instrument of antiquity, Manchester three-piece Turrentine Jones sound remarkably fresh.
The restrained, psychedelic silkiness of latest single Show Me Mercy is a pleasure to behold, oozing style and blues-tinted sophistication. Drummer Chris Carcamo's beats are tastefully unobtrusive yet solid and defining, with organist Thomas Scotson ditching the traditional bass guitarist's role for the delicate retro harmonies of the Hammond, giving the trio a unique edge to their slice of blues-driven indie rock. Aussie frontman Julian Neville sounds slick and soulful as he sings; his infectious crooning the cherry on the cake.
Where most modern blues rock musicians would fold under the weight of their own desire to head straight for the overdrive pedal or the gain dial, the band's appeal lies in their keen sense of restraint, and this in turn becomes one of their main strengths. This coiled-snake sensation is persistent throughout their music, and the potential for the Turrentine Jones live experience to be on a whole other level of energetic fever is achingly clear.
Taking 1960's soul-driven blues and adding a modern twist, Turrentine Jones have mastered the delicate balance of sticking to their roots whilst bringing the sound into the present day. Packed with charisma and a melody that you'll be singing out loud for weeks, Show Me Mercy is another belter from a band who, after picking up two awards at the recent Exposure Awards in London, are definitely on their way up.