'X For Sandra' is a taster for the album Love Life and Limb.... A cross between Bowie, Nick Cave and VU, it's a dark work, driven by a doomy riff and punky guitar sounds. Meanwhile '26 Years' is more exuberant, with weighty vocals, craggy guitars and sizzling drums. For 'Born Another Time' they blend a little industrial influence with an early rock'n'roll '50s feel with stimulating effect. It all augurs well for the album.
Jackie Hayden - Hot Press June 2010
I like it and I like the band. At first the lead vocals took some time to get used to. But soon thereafter, I got into the groove and wouldn't change a thing. I went to the link and listened to the rest of the album. The Nashville country in me wants to tune the vocals but nah, don't do it. It has the rough edge that has made it the bluegrassy contemporary melody. Good work guys and keep it up.
John Fox A&R Sony Music Nashville Review of Should Have Been Gone June 2010
I Love This Band: Preachers Son is Dublin-based with a grit-glam sound channeling equal parts David Bowie (especially in his Berlin phase), Nick Cave, Johnny Cash, and the Legendary Shack-Shakers. They've created a unique, hard-rock sound that positively drips with drama and raw musicality. I can't stop playing them.
Catherine Kustanczy Toronto, Canada - Linkalicious April 2010
One of my happiest new discoveries, I came to know Preachers Son through a blurt from Gavin Friday’s direction regarding his guest appearance on Preachers Son’s song Lipstick. I followed the trail and came to X For Sandra. It hit the same dark, western tinged, vaguely punk nerve that runs through just about every “alternative” music fan I know over 25. Their mini bio throws in a few references to help you get an idea of their sound but like anything this striking, it’s hard to pin down.
Johnny Blackchurch, London, UK - Radio Hydrogen March 2010
PREACHERS SON are Dublin based with Brian Hogan (Kíla) on guitar and vocals and Miss Metronome aka Emmaline Duffy-Fallon (previously of Engine Alley) on drums and vocals. Together since early 2009 and gathering momentum with their dynamic live gigs, they are frequently joined on stage by guests of mighty stature, including: Shane Fitzsimons (Lisa Hannigan, Damien Rice), Tabby Callaghan and Kieran Kennedy (Black Velvet, Hothouse Flowers). More info >>>
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DEBUT ALBUM "LOVE LIFE AND LIMB"
Release date October 1st 2010 under Reekus Records. Guest artists include: Gavin Friday, Liam Ó Maonlaí, Kieran Kennedy, Jose Carlos Anselmo Flores, Mary Barnecutt, Kathrine Barnecutt, Ciaran Crilly, Simon Wall, Laoighse Styles and Rori Coleman.
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