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New Music Critique with Gary Dranow and the Manic Expressions

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Style: Blues, Rock, Metal, Americana, Folk

We hear a fairly subdued sound from the Park City, UT blues-rock group Gary Dranow and the Manic Emotions on “Bodywise” from new release Never Give Up. We woke right up with “Ripping,” which ramps up the hard rockin’ energy. It sounds like a classic ZZ Top tune with the shreddage and riff-age. “I’m ripping 200 mph all the time, I ain’t quitting.”

The title track has a troubadour tinge, returning to the group’s softer side, and uplifts the listener with inspirational lines and shimmering acoustic guitars. Joining Dranow’s newest line-up is Chris Zoupa on guitar, bass and vocals, Jason Jones on drums and producing, and Caspar Aesthetic on lead vocals.