Yellow Cavalier
Jun 8, 2009 CD Reviews
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wiegmake
Yellow Cavalier
Self-Titled
Salus Records
Grade – B
The group Yellow Cavalier consists of Alan Powell, Chad Graham, Caleb Grimm, and Kyle Kupecky, a four-man vocal group reviving the “boy-band” genre. However, the guys are not exactly a boy-band per-se. For starters, the guys are out of high school and they write their own songs. The majority of the EP is set to an upbeat track with some synth and dance beats. The only song that differs greatly is “So Beautiful,” which is a touching love song.
Like I mentioned, the sound is upbeat and the four voices are mixed well. According to the bands website, they sing with a live band which should add to their live performances, at least more so than playing with a recorded soundtrack.
Similar to the three-man group, DC Talk, Yellow Cavalier came together at Liberty University, in Lynchburg, VA. If you leave out the rap there are some slight musical similarities to DC Talk, like the power-pop harmonies.
The self-titled EP is a strong debut. CCMMagazine.com has already named the band as one to watch for 2009. I would agree, the new EP sets them up for something big. I am not one to rally behind the revival of the “boy band” era, but I really think that the title sells the band short as they come at the vocal-group perspective with a bit more authority than the typical “boy-band” of the past. For more on the group visit http://www.yellowcavalier.com.
- Ken W.
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