I am so happy Tenderfoot finally came out with a CD. After seeing them
twice, I just couldn't wait to hear some of it on my stereo. Think of a mix
of old Puller and the Foo Fighters (The Color and the Shape) with more of an
emphasis on rawk music and less on post-punk. The title of the CD has banned
it from some Christian bookstores, so Tenderfoot
depends on selling these puppies at shows and whatever places will distro
it. "Paid in Full" starts off the CD soft and builds up with a Dear
Ephesus-ish riff, but slams into a rockin' song. Tenderfoot's brand of low
frequency rock n roll is best showcased in "Broken Bones" as whinning riffs
wail the intro and the boys yell 'Get up!' The quirky-ness of Dear Ephesus
is still in Lou and Jeff's bones in the song "The Low Road to Heaven," but
their own twist has been made: soft sing-songy vocals decorate the walls of
the song, but the softness dies with the shout-along chorus, 'Don't ask for
nothing, Cause it's all that I got.' The CD ends with a slow, peaceful
instrumental perfect for staring into space. Overall, Tenderfoot is the kind
of band you want playing in your car stereo as you drive down a lonely
highway.
Lars-O-Meter: 7.5 out of 10
Favorite Song: "Paid in Full"
Record Label: Bulletproof Music
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