Prepare to take quite a trip musically as Jeff Summa and the Roasters dare to ask ‘Who’s Got My Lighter’. Jeff Summa and the Roasters is cookin’ up some tasty grooves and rhythms that will get your ears buzzin’. With elements of rock, blues, jazz, funk, psychedelia and everything else under the sun, ‘Who’s Got My Lighter’ provides quite the listening experience!
Hailing from Litchfield, Connecticut, Jeff Summa and the Roasters have an infectious energy when performing as a band. Audiences everywhere will immediately gravitate toward this fan-friendly sound that is overly inviting. ‘Who’s Got My Lighter’ is witty and inventive and honestly just a hell of a good time from start to finish!
The record kicks off with the title track, “Who’s Got My Lighter” and right away a big, bright sound punches you in the ears. Jeff Summa and the Roasters are on fire musically as “Who’s Got My Lighter” is a fun-filled jam that really POPS! “Who’s Got My Lighter” may be simple subject matter but highly effective when you hear the entire song play out. Next, an enticing groove hits you with crazy material that will seriously have you pondering “Iguanas”. Enter into “Non Reality” where the vocals and lyrics will instantly grab you to go along with a slow ‘n’ steady pace that feels so right. Jeff Summa showcases a funny play on words on “Funk All Night” where the lines will make you laugh and fully satisfy your musical palette. It’s now time for a nice, “Simple Song” that is so relaxing to hear and easy-listening all the way! Track six, “Loss Cat, offers up some fine playing and is purring with excitement! The next stop is “That Ship Has Ssiled” and this is one smooth ride without any bumps or turbulence. Heading into the next song, “So Far Away” will have a deep connection to many listeners due to its inviting melody and welcoming vibe. Track nine, “Everybody Knows”, really moves and just gets you in a good mood from the start. Jeff Summa and the Roasters end on a very different note with “High Mage” that is not so peppy or cheery but definitely rich in content.
The chillax atmosphere surrounds this entire album as Jeff Summa and the Roasters set that tone right out of the gates. Jeff sums this up nicely here, “the songs on ‘Who’s Got My Lighter’ are individual stories inspired by just about anything except sitting down to “write”. Books, music, surfing or driving—they can all lead to song ideas for me.”
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By Jimmy Rae