If you crave an original progressive rock album that goes outside the box to create new ideas & spaces, then ‘Cautionary Yell’ by SLUKA is for you. This new release is SLUKA’s 14th studio album and ‘Cautionary Yell’ is already receiving quite the buzz. Being referred to as some of their best material to date, SLUKA is digging even deeper to give the audience a ‘Cautionary Yell’ for the ages.
Led by Christopher Sluka, this band pulls no punches when it comes to creating music that has no borders. If you dare try to label SLUKA or throw them into a standard box, then this group will have to give you a direct and ‘Cautionary Yell’. The album features Christopher Sluka on vocals, keys & guitar, Anna Eppink on bass, Michael Bedard on drums, Nico Hueso on violin & viola, Erdis Maxhelaku on cello and Brad Steinwehe on bassoon, piccolo, & flute. The SLUKA experience will blow your mind and spark your ears with ‘Cautionary Yell’ seeping its way into your memory bank.
Right out of the gates, a layer of mystique and innovative approach to music making makes its way into your eardrums on “When The Genie’s Out”. Cat’s out of the bag right from the beginning because SLUKA proves that “When The Genie’s Out”, all bets are off! Not playing by conventional standards, SLUKA makes up its own rules “When The Genie’s Out” for all to hear. An intriguing melody will be ringing in your ears on the following track “Sunset Screamer”.
You can also check out the official music video for “Sunset Screamer” right here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGYK4FPF2Qc.
A distinct sound and touching performance can be heard next on “My Own Reasons”. SLUKA is ready to spread its musical wings on “Wave Goodbye and Fly Away” where everything seems to be gliding along wonderfully. SLUKA has the perfect formula for your listening pleasure with “Science” where elements are combined to make up the purest form of music. Next, SLUKA is laying it all out and not holding back with “Saving It All” where there are no limitations in sight. A raw touch is detected on the following song “As It Flows” where the notes move along effectively but not gracefully. Quite a story is being unfolded on the next track “I Am…Okay” where adventure and surprise awaits you. SLUKA delivers a mighty performance that is deep in texture and rich in substance on “I’d Like To Know”. A rewarding discovery for your musical enjoyment is found on “Gone Our Treasures”. This song has mass appeal as “Gone Our Treasures” will attract to many people across the globe. We finally come to “That Moment” when everything must come to a close and we shall not have any regrets in the end.
It’s worth noting that this record was produced by Grammy-winner Alan Sanderson (Fiona Apple, Weezer, Fleetwood Mac). SLUKA has painted quite the musical canvas with it’s highly anticipated release called ‘Cautionary Yell’. In a world where music becomes art and art becomes music, SLUKA proves to be extremely inventive with so many colorful notes being used. How many listens does it take to get to the center of ‘Cautionary Yell’ by SLUKA? The world may never know…
By Jimmy Rae