THE GREAT AFFAIRS – ALBUM REVIEW

The Great Affairs hail from the brash city of Nashville. The band espouses an amazing style of pure Rock and Roll similar to the heartfelt sound of Tom Petty. The Great Affairs dropped a top-notch album, Everybody Moves, Nobody Gets Hurt, in late 2020. The release is chock full of ambitious songs that easily reminds one of our classic rock forefathers yet elevates the music to a new level. Strains of Petty, Black Crowes and Bad Company flare up throughout their tunes but the band firmly retains its own identity.

The Great Affairs is comprised of Danny Smith (Vocals/Guitar/Harmonica), Corey “Rizzo” Rozzoni (Lead Guitar/Vocals), Matt Anderson (Bass/Vocals) and Kenny Wright (Drums/Vocals). The band previously put out an EP entitled Six Pack which consisted of re-imagined gems from the likes of Thin Lizzy, Fleetwood Mac and Cheap Trick. That was followed by the full length release, Ten & 2, in 2018.

The songwriting on their new endeavor, Everybody Moves, Nobody Gets Hurt, shows a phenomenal musical growth. The tunes are tighter and the musicianship is stellar. On the new offering, The Great Affairs once again teamed up with Grammy winning mixer and engineer, Michael Saint-Leon (Buddy Guy/Christone “Kingfish” Ingram) and Joshua Ketchmark for production.

Describing their recording process: “the band made excellent use of the year’s unfortunate circumstances, occupying our quarantine downtime with remote recording sessions at various home studios, and gradually building demo tracks into fully realized arrangements. This process , while logistically problematic at time, resulted in some unique collaborations, and what is arguably our most polished release to date“.

Everybody Moves, Nobody Gets Hurt opens with the divine rocker, “I’m Alright”. Smith’s voice is gutsy and boldly brassy. A perfect match for the song’s tempo. The guitars glisten with dynamic energy and vibrato. The lofty piano is spectacular and the back beat totally driving. What a spectacular opener. The audacious “Believe In Ghosts” follows and images of Petty surface. The song has lovely melodic textures and smooth arrangements. The laid back intensity is impressive.

“Lyvia” is a silky tune with a wonderful airy lilt and memorable harmonies. Smith’s vocals are sincere and the orchestration rich. In addition, Wright’s percussion is on point. The mid-tempo rocker, “High On Rose” has a Black Crowes feel. The jangly guitars are impressive. The Great Affairs know how to borrow from their influences and in turn create something original and unique. “In The Wreckage” is a touchy ballad that’s profoundly delicate and lite. Smith’s voice is emotionally candid and honest. The guitar’s soft wail is impassioned.

The rest of the songs on Everybody Moves, Nobody Gets Hurt are just as imposing. Check out “Light Years” with its monstrous beat and shimmering cadence. Every tune has its own flavor and vibe.

The Great Affairs have conceived a notably superb recording. Hopefully we can soon catch them live.
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