Mudsand

Italian band Mudsand offers a refreshing collection of rock n’ roll songs on their new release. A clean, stripped-down sound highlights Miles and Miles.  Each of the twelve songs feature a minimal amount of instrumentation. Focusing on guitar, drums & saxophone, the band deliver tracks that are reminiscent of mid-60s pop. “The Light of Foolishness” applies some jazz-inflected guitar licks and sax, while the vocals are smooth and understated. Most notable is the saxophone work by Massimo Ortensi, whether soloing or providing rhythm, very apparent on tracks like “A Second Life”. The title track is a bouncy, rocking number driven by a lively bassline and bright percussion. The humorous “Stupid Ideals” features some nice mandolin work, while “Alive” has a funky beat under the sinister-sounding melody. Influenced by Morphine, Mudsand combines that vibe with a retro feel that results in an enjoyable, laid-back album.

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Mudsand was born as a band in March 2016 from a project by Sandro Sgarzi.  Sandro was the  bassist and second voice of Phono Emergency Tool.  Along with drummer Alberto Paumgardhen and sax player Massimo Ortensi, the trio proposes a kind of alternative rock. The main point of reference is the band Morphine, of which they also performs some covers.  But the inevitable influences from individual experiences of the band’s elements include grunge, funky, jazz and blues. At live gigs Sandro plays bass or electric guitar according to the performed song while Massimo alternates the sax baritone to the tenor.

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