The Madeira • Sonic Cataclysm [Live]

 

 

Review from Nuvo (Indianapolis): There's something inherently funny about a surf-rock band based out of a landlocked state like Indiana, but The Madeira go about their business like they're masters of the beach. Last December, the Indianapolis quartet recorded a 20-track live album at the Melody Inn. The hour-plus recording features a lot of fan favorites, some new tracks and infectious energy throughout. 

The Madeira were looking for a way to celebrate the band's upcoming 10-year anniversary. Low on material for a new album, guitarist Patrick O'Conner suggested going all out with a live recording at the beloved Melody Inn, headlining two consecutive Punk Rock Nights. And thus Sonic Cataclysm was conceived. 

As for the actual recording, after a brief introduction, "Tribal Fury" hits your ears with tantalizing riffs with the reverb setting the mood for the rest of the listen. There's no slowing down for The Madeira, as drummer Dane Carter unleashes the fury on the breakneck "Everybody Up!" and unreleased track "Mar Vista." The exotic aura of "Jungle Drums" is intoxicating, while the easy-going "Tangaroa" is paced by lead guitarist Ivan Pongracic's luscious licks. But overall, Sonic Cataclysm is a showcase of The Madeira's total control of this underground genre. Songs like "Wreck Havoc!" and "Farthest Shore" illustrate the band's incredible attention to detail and the urgency within their musicianship. Pongracic and O'Conner are expert players (check out "Surf Fidelis" and "Night Rider" for proof), while Carter and bassist Todd Fortier provide backbone and buoyancy ("Sandstorm" and "Witch Doctor"). https://themadeira.net/press/45/

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Reseña de Nuvo (Indianapolis): Hay algo inherentemente gracioso en una banda de surf rock basada en un estado sin salida al mar como Indiana, pero The Madeira se dedican a su trabajo como si fueran maestros de la playa. El pasado diciembre, el cuarteto de Indianapolis grabó un álbum en vivo de 20 pistas en el Melody Inn. La grabación de más de una hora presenta muchos favoritos de los fanáticos, algunos temas nuevos y energía infecciosa a lo largo de todo. 

The Madeira buscaban una manera de celebrar el próximo décimo aniversario de la banda. Con poco material para un nuevo álbum de estudio, el guitarrista Patrick O'Conner sugirió apostar a lo grande con una grabación en vivo en el querido Melody Inn, encabezando dos Punk Rock Nights consecutivas. Y así fue como se concibió Sonic Cataclysm. 

En cuanto a la grabación en sí, después de una breve introducción, "Tribal Fury" llega a los oídos con riffs tentadores con la reverberación marcando el tono del resto de la escucha. No hay desaceleración para The Madeira, ya que el baterista Dane Carter desata la furia en el vertiginoso "Everybody Up!" y el tema inédito "Mar Vista." El aura exótica de "Jungle Drums" es embriagadora, mientras que el relajado "Tangaroa" es impulsado por los exquisitos licks del guitarrista principal Ivan Pongracic. Pero en general, Sonic Cataclysm es una muestra del control total de The Madeira sobre este género subterráneo. Canciones como "Wreck Havoc!" y "Farthest Shore" ilustran la increíble atención al detalle de la banda y la urgencia dentro de su músicianship. Pongracic y O'Conner son instrumentistas expertos (basta con escuchar "Surf Fidelis" y "Night Rider" como prueba), mientras que Carter y el bajista Todd Fortier proporcionan columna vertebral y flotabilidad ("Sandstorm" y "Witch Doctor"). https://themadeira.net/press/45/ 

 

Tracks:
1 - Introduction (Live)
2 - Tribal Fury (Live)
3 - Everybody Up! (Live)
4 - Surf Fidelis (Live)
5 - Cities of Gold (Live)
6 - Witch Doctor (Live)
7 - Jungle Drums (Live)
8 - Burning Mirage (Live)
9 - Macarena (Live)
10 - Caravela (Live)
11 - Farthest Shore (Live)
12 - Night Rider (Live)
13 - Mar Vista (Live)
14 - The Saracen (Live)
15 - Tangaroa (Live)
16 - Wreak Havoc! (Live)
17 - Undercurrents (Live)
18 - Ricochet (Live)
19 - Sandstorm! (Live)
20 - Intruder (Live)

Credits:
Ivan Pongracic - Lead Guitar, Composer
Patrick O'Connor - Guitar, Composer
Todd Fortier - Bass
Dane Carter - Drums

Compositions:
"Everybody Up!" - The Fender IV (cover)
"Night Rider" - Dick Dale (cover)
"Macarena" - Los Relampagos (cover)
"Intruder" - Shigeo Naka (cover)
All other compositions by The Madeira / Ivan Pongracic

Recorded and Mixed by Tommy Schichtel of The Concussions
Cover Art: Steve Blickenstaff
Recorded live December 6-7, 2013 at The Melody Inn, Indianapolis, Indiana

Winner: Pipeline Instrumental Review Album of the Year 2014

Label: Double Crown Records DCCD54
Country: US
Released: June 14, 2014
Genre: Rock
Style: Surf, Instrumental Rock
Duration: 1:01:16

Sources:
https://themadeira.net/press/45/
https://themadeira.net/buy/
https://www.doublecrownrecords.com/the-madeira-sonic-cataclysm-live-cd/

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