Communication and a mutual understanding of one another’s sounds is necessary to play purely instrumental tunes and still hit the nail on the head. With Yettie’s first album, you can hear that the groundwork is being laid for a very bright future. Though they’re not quite perfect yet, they’re definitely heading in the right direction. The jazzy, jammy improv defines the sheer talent of these young musicians. It’s enough to blow you away knowing that these guys are boasting merely junior and senior high school credentials.
Most impressive, however, is the fact that these promising musicians have created original songs that have a sound that’s all their own. They are patient with each other – the slow build-up of “Train” is a favorite – these guys are so versatile, they can rock out, jam, and float over intricate guitar solos with an energy that is beyond their years.
“Rockman,” the introductory track on the album, weaves a tale that has several creative passages, led by each instrument – guitar, bass, and drums – incorporating conscious jamming. “Dub Monkey” starts off sounding more like hardcore ska, but then moves into a reggae rhythm that carries the rest of the tune, but also gets a bit mundane.
Next comes “Space” which is unexpectedly filled with more sound than one would come to expect from the song title. “Las Ranitas” really demonstrates the band’s versatility and highlights some incredible guitar work.
Is it flawless? Not quite. Do they have potential? Absolutely.
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