The Sun Rises on Rock and Soul as The Innocent Bystanders Carry Its Tune

Reinventing rock and soul for the modern listener, California’s The Innocent Bystanders are breathing new fire into the easy to love genre. Since opening for The Rolling Stones, and a critically-acclaimed debut Attractive Nuisance EP, the group are taking the swagger to the next step with another phenomenal pressing. Their next album, called The Book Of Life, is on form and this happens to be the latest single from it.

Smooth acoustic strings strum to the meandering flow of an oceanic tide. Blues notes ping and cry as wonderfully crisp vocals begin. We hear the words, they flow as drums and bass gather in a sombre yet uplifting slow-drive through emotional clarity. A chorus of easy to imitate sounds craftily carries no literal meaning yet brings out the vibrancy anyway. Vocal harmonies then greet the singer as she gives a new dimension, giving way to a bright and evocative sax solo. Catchy lines and brilliant bandmanship brings Dawning Of The Day to light.