If you’re looking for a unique take on the whole music process, then be sure to tune into Sado-Domestics and the new release ‘Camouflage: Stories by T.J. Gerlach’. This album is based on the short stories by T.J. Gerlach’s book of fiction titled “Camouflage”. This gives a very interesting perspective on each song and allows the listener to fully dive in as if he or she were reading a good book.
All music and lyrics are by Boston-based multi-instrumentalists Chris Gleason and Lucy Martinez. A wide mix of elements are blended in from blues, indie-folk rock, roots-rock to country, bluegrass & pop. Sado-Domestics delivers original Americana that takes listeners on a wild ride full of twists & turns on ‘Camouflage: Stories by T.J. Gerlach’. This record was engineered, mixed, & produced by Chris Gleason at Noise Floor Delirium, Roslindale, MA. Just as a reader gets invested into a well-written book, listeners will be fully engaged from start to finish on ‘Camouflage: Stories by T.J. Gerlach’.
The album kicks off with “Dusk” where the scene is set and the tempo is nice ‘n’ steady. Enter an insightful, chill-zone as “Dusk” is upon you and filling your ears with musical knowledge. A laid-back feel can be heard on the following track, “Shale”, and then grab the dial and give “Hands” a spin with its thoughtful delivery & material. Lively energy fills the airwaves on the next song where “Shades” of wonder & surprise surround you. It’s time to ring the bell for “Phantom Punch” where slow ‘n’ distinct jabs have a direct hit on your eardrums. We sail into “Galaxy” now where vocals & stars align to make up one out-of-this-world sound. Track seven, “Love Letter, or Lepidoptery”, offers up an intriguing storyline with a style that captivates the audience. Dive into this “Love Letter, or Lepidoptery” and get lost within its musical pages. Sado-Domestics invites listeners into a wondrous world on “Love Letter, or Lepidoptery” where the individual will be hanging onto each & every lyric. A mysterious setting is at play on “Corridor” and highlights the voice of Lucy Martinez wonderfully. This particular “Corridor” is musically rich as Sado-Domestics paint a striking picture through creative lines & verses. The following composition displays colorful notes flowing into a “Deep Blue” sea of musical magic. Next, “Photographs” come alive through smart storytelling as Sado-Domestics capture raw material that will make you smile. Track 11, “Everyone is from the Past”, is draggin’ along with a real bluesy tone in place as this slowed-down, quiet approach proves to have a powerful touch. It is now time for the end, so try to sit back, relax and prepare for “Apocalypse”. This song provides a gripping finale that will have your ears buzzing and your mind racing. “Apocalypse” is the perfect ending for Sado-Domestics where the story is now complete.
Sado-Domestics is having an album release party on October 19th at The Square Root in Roslindale, MA and featuring Bob Bradshaw Band. The live band currently features Alt-Country pioneer Jimmy Ryan (Blood Oranges, Wooden Leg, Hayride) on mandolin, Eric Royer (The
Resophonics, Sacred Shakers, Royer Family Band, etc.) on pedal steel, and Jim Gray (The Smack Dabs) on upright bass. If you are in the area, you won’t want to miss it! ‘Camouflage: Stories by T.J. Gerlach’ is the fourth Sado-Domestics album from the singer/songwriting team of Gleason & Martinez. ‘Camouflage: Stories by T.J. Gerlach’ is brought to life by Sado-Domestics and will keep you engaged from beginning to end. Also, be sure to SKOPE out the official lyric video for “Dusk” (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PittQT10DyU) and “Dusk” read by T.J. Gerlach (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAOpljzg8OI).
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By Jimmy Rae
