KILLNER, TOM - Get Back Up (Sealed) (CD)

Scintillating new album by 22 year old Tom Killner fresh on the heels of his stratospheric live appearances across Europe. Produced by Thin Lizzy founding legend, Eric Bell's producer, Andy Quinn, the songs reflect not only the rare talent of Tom Killner as a virtuoso guitarist and songwriter, but also provides a spectacular showcase for him as an unique contemporary vocalist. Brimming with soul and riffs to die for, 'Get Back Up's primary punch is delivered through the raw energy on show. The core of all the tracks was recorded in a live studio environmentch meant that the dynamic chemistry between Tom, bassist Ollie Tallent, drummer Jake Ashton, and keyboard player,, Wesley Brook provides a breathtaking foundation for beautifully crafted songs. Tracks such as 'Don't Waste My Time', 'Devil Woman' and 'Groove Shaker' are no holds barred celebrations of real rock music. Sensitively written ballads are also the order of the day with 'Be Home Soon', 'So Long' and the spectacular 'Memories of You' which features a spine tingling and dramatic vocal.The cinematically brooding song, 'Get Out of Here' showcases some mesmerising slide guitar work and is perhaps the track which most reflects Tom's American South rock influences, whilst the joyous instrumental 'Colibri' transports you directly to Acapulco Bay. Tom has collaborated with lyricist Paul Butcher on many of the tracks on 'Get Back Up' and it is the power and empathy that these lyrics provide which also takes the whole experience to another level. Producer Andy Quinn commented, " Having produced force of nature, Eric Bell's last two albums and having seen the commitment to innovate that Eric puts into every song, it was a thrill to see the same drive from Tom, another force of nature. We knew at the end of the sessions that something very special had been created in the studio'. With sights set on taking the band across the pond in 2019, 'Get Back Up' will act as a fabulous calling card to mark Tom Killner's arrival as a major new artist with a band which is sensational live. In terms of genre; is he rock, is he blues, is he R&B, is he soul?...