[New post] Single Review: Jennifer Tefft – “Love and War”
Geoff Wilbur posted: " Single Review of Jennifer Tefft: "Love and War" "Love and War" is Jennifer Tefft's current single, a full-on, full-band rock 'n roll assault teasing the upcoming release of an album with her band, Jennifer Tefft & The Strange. The song opens" Geoff Wilbur's Music Blog
"Love and War" is Jennifer Tefft's current single, a full-on, full-band rock 'n roll assault teasing the upcoming release of an album with her band, Jennifer Tefft & The Strange.
The song opens with one of those guitar lines that's eerie like Chris Isaak's "Wicked Game" and twangy like the bridge guitar solo in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers' "You Got Lucky." Yeah, that'll get your attention.
After that brain-grabbing opening, the song unleashes an aggressive, rhythmic thumping in support of Jennifer's vocals, revealing a song that's equal parts Chrissie Hynde and Pat Benatar. In fact, Jenn's vocals are simultaneously badass and soaring throughout "Love and War," supported by some cool guitarwork that explores a variety of riffs, using a hint of psychedelia, a dash of rough-hewn static, and a driving forcefulness to – with the help of unrelenting, crashing, rhythmic drumming – create tension. Finally, the song ends with a quick little twang, like the bell that rings when entering or leaving a shop or a café, in this case relieving the tension and allowing the listener to exit the song unencumbered.
Obviously, first keep an eye and an ear – or, better yet, both ears – out for the expected full-length album release from Jennifer Tefft & The Strange. And, though no shows are currently listed, periodically check out the "Shows" page on Jennifer's website for upcoming performances.
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