Exceptional, moving and exciting all together. Imagine a cross between the Faces, The Stones & The Band and you’ll have Robert Jon & The Wreck. These days, there are a lot of bands that are in the same space as Robert Jon & The Wreck, yet Robert Jon Burrison and his band are still the most exciting and invigorating crew around. I personally put it down to their gang ethos, coupled with some terrific songwriting and a lead vocalist that deserves a much greater rep even then he currently does.
‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes’ is a storming album, dynamic and powerful, full of anthems and great riffs and possibly their most complete album thus far. A lot of than might be down to producer Dave Cobb (Chris Stapleton, Jason Isbell, Rival Sons). “It was an incredible honor to collaborate with Dave Cobb on our new record,” shares Robert Jon Burrison. “Not only has he worked with artists we deeply admire, but he’s also been a producer we’ve respected for over a decade. ‘Heartbreaks & Last Goodbyes’ feels like a true reflection of who Robert Jon & The Wreck is as a band. From the moment we arrived in Savannah, GA, to record, we felt an immediate sense of comfort and ease—something rare in a typical studio environment. Being away from our usual routines, living together, and immersing ourselves in the new songs from start to finish created an album we are incredibly proud of. We can’t wait to share it with the world and bring it to life on stage.”
And you can hear that pride throughout the album. I love ‘Long Gone’ , a storming rocker with a great riff and solo.
Then there is ‘Dark Angel’ with one of Robert Jon’s best vocals on the album and some sublime guitar work.
My personal favourite is ‘I Wanna Give It’, a real classic style number, loaded with piano and the feel of coming from Lockdown jam sessions. The band at their best.
