Dirty White Boyz - Down And Dirty

[Stefan]

From Escape Music:

In early 2016, Ex “Kiss of the Gypsy & Kingdom of Deadmen” frontman/guitarist, Tony Mitchell started writing & recording what was to be his 5th solo studio album.

 

He set out to return to his melodic/AOR rock style that was associated with him in his previous bands leading up to the raw classic rock style of Kiss of the Gypsy & the heavy rocking Kingdom of Deadmen.

 

It became evident to Mitchell that the songs had a real magic about them & rather than finish the album & release it on his own XGypsy music label which he had done with previous albums, he thought he would test the water by sending a handful of tracks out to a few melodic rock record companies.

 

All were blown away & wanted to release it there & then but what swayed Mitchell’s decision was when he received a call from Khalil Turk from Escape Music.

 

After a conversation about the recording of the songs, Khalil suggested that he introduced Mitchell to a few musicians that he has worked with, to make the songs sound even better as Mitchell played all instruments & vocals on the demos.

 

The musicians included Paul Hume (lead guitar) & Neil Ogden (drums) from classic rock bands,“Demon & Lawless”,
Nigel Bailey (bass) from melodic rock bands, “Bailey, Lifeline & 3 Lions” also, Jamie Crees (guitar) from “Lawless”.

 

All brought their individual style to the table & was evident that something very special was happening ... “Dirty White Boyz” was born.

They have all come together to form an allegiance of AOR/Classic/Melodic Rock & each lending their style & craft to the dynamic songs for this debut album.

 

DWB have tried to use all the ingredients from their rich history, Mitchell's raw, rock vocals & punchy thick riff guitars, Ogden's thunderous, rock solid drumming, Hume's flawless, majestic lead guitar licks & solos, Crees’s power riffs & twin lead & Bailey's thumping, ground shaking bass lines, all of which are singers that can harmonise effortlessly.

 

Now with the debut album, “Down & Dirty” finished, it’s all systems go. The album not only hits you like a freight train, it also leaves you breathless in it’s a combination of melodic gems, Anthemic rockers & a few heart wrenching power ballads for good measure.

 

Songs that will shake the very roof off any venue, songs that will take you on an emotional rollercoaster ride & songs that will stand the test of time.

 

Dirty White Boyz are here !!! Jump aboard this Rock train, get down & dirty & let's enjoy the ride !!!

 

 

The Band is:

 

Tony Mitchell - Lead and backing vocals / Guitars / Keyboard
Paul Hume - Guitars / backing vocals
Nigel Bailey - Bass / backing vocals
Neil Ogden - Drums / backing vocals
Jamie Crees - Rhythm Guitars

 

 

 

Catalogue Number: ESM301
Release date: 24th March 2017

 

Track list:

1- All She Wrote 4:52

2- Dynamite 5:17

3- Hangin On A Heartache 4:53

4- Ride With Angels 5:41

5- Playing Dirty 5:08

6- Rise 4:52

7- Waiting For This Feelin 4:24

8- Sanctuary 6:28

9- Hell To Pay 5:01

10- All In The Name Of Rock N Roll 4:54

11- After The Rain 5:41

12- Bring It On 5:29

 

 

[martinsane]

Ha, fooled me for a minute I thought it was these guys getting back together...

 

 

That clip is SUPER safe and very non memorable to these ears.

[lettard]

Another interesting release to watch out for...so many releases on march 24th!

[Mr. M]

Another interesting release to watch out for...so many releases on march 24th!

 

Yes agreed. I'm definitely interested.

 

Tony sounds similar to Ronnie which I dig.

 

Keeping my eye on this one

[The Rocker]

I like what I hear.

[Geoff]

There is pretty decent stuff in there, but it's a pretty raw sound and average vocals. And there's some average stuff in there too. Could be worth a listen.

[Stefan]

[lettard]

Wasn't feeling the start but it gradually got better,not great but still good to my ears

[Stefan]

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2CV3AGDMqDc

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmL3e9AYmFc

[gener8tr]

RIDE WITH ANGELS is a damn fine song!

[lettard]

I'm enjoying the whole thing,its been a while since ive been interested in anything Tony Mitchell has been involved in,but this is as close to another Kiss Of The Gypsy cd that I'm gonna get

[Stefan]

[simo]

Well that ''if you're gonna light it, go ahead and light it'' part definitely sounds cool

[Geoff]

I don't like this album, to be honest. I think 'Rise' is a really nice melodic rock song, but it sounds out of place on the album and is the only one of it's kind. The rest just misses the mark for me.

[PeterS]

Seem neither Down nor Dirty? I was expecting something less clean sounding with that name.

Probably should give it a few goes as at first listen not too bad. Just not what I expected.

[Dead Planet]

It's okay but doesn't really impress...something is missing.....

[PeterS]

Dirt.