Artist: Villebillies
Album: Villebillies
Website: Villebillies.com

The moment I logged onto the Villebillies' website and heard "Rolling Stone", their latest song off their self-titled album, I instantly fell in love. A cooperative effort between the original members of the Villiebillies and Plan of Man, this mighty power band of ten members from Louisville, Kentucky delivers a boundless, unique style of infectious beats and melodies that breaks all the rules, when it comes to crossover musical genre.

Crediting the vast variety of musical influences such as Bob Dylan, The Allman Brothers, The Commadores, Nirvana, Alice in Chains, Metallica, Garth Brooks, David Bowie, the list goes on, one does not have to think hard to figure out where this group got their bluegrass/alternative/rock/rap/hip-hop sound. Believe me, that's the easiest way to describe it.

What makes listening to the Villebillies so spectacular is that they can check off all the essentials on the list of items required to be a successful breakthrew band. They have originality, great harmonies, catchy beats, clever-passionate-coherent lyrics, terrific vocals and a sound that will appeal to a diverse variety of tastes.

The lyrics of their songs carry a reverence that openly celebrates their families and friends, honoring them through passionate, familiar country-like storyline tales. If you visit their website you can listen to a sample of four of their songs, "Rolling Stone", "Hey", "Whiskey" and "Grassroots". All of which carefully blend rap, hip-hop, and alternative pop into their melodies. The songs are smartly delivered and one song, "Grassroots" even has country line dancing potential.

As far as I see it, and after listening to their first offering, this band not only has what it takes to make it to the top—it has what it takes to stay there.

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No. 2 :

This band is incredible. They need to be on the radio.

Submitted by Jerry Hu • 2007-04-05 21:05:40

No. 1 :

I have seen this band live. They are fanatic. I think this reviewer is right on target in this review. All the songs on their CD are great. The Villebillies are going places.

Submitted by Gary Jones • 2007-03-27 09:44:23

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