The Stepbrothers
"Baby It’s Over"
Licorice Tree Records

It’s been a long time since I’ve heard a new band that I’ve liked this much. Straight up Rock and Roll with a Soul chaser, the debut album by the Stepbrothers is gonna move you like no other. Twelve songs about drinking, dancing, relationships gone south and driving to Miami. For those not lucky enough to have last years’ limited-release EP, you get another chance to hear my faves “Catch This Teardrop” and “Brand New Dance.”

Two vocalists goin’ back and forth, Rock and Roll shoutin’ and Soul singin’. Damn, if this band doesn’t make it to my town, I’m gonna have to go to Austin, Texas to see ‘em. Featuring ace axe man Mike Mariconda (of the late Raunch Hands) playing and producing. I swear, anything this man touches turns to gold (see: the New Bomb Turks, the Devil Dogs.) All K-ROCK endorsed “rock” bands take heed – this is how it’s done!

***Check out an interview Rev. Sal did with
guitarist Mike Mariconda from 2001***

Review By: Rev. Sal Lucci
Review Date: April 3, 2005