For more than two minutes, “Drifters, All” holds a near-religious dedication to rhythm. The early guitar emphasizes rhythm over melody. When the percussion enters, it does so with a powerful and steady beat. The vocals administer the melody, but with a rhythmic delivery. The first 2:17 of the song from Beauts have sensibilities in common with “All My Friends” by LCD Soundsystem, but with an increased flow.
As the song progresses, melodic guitar and other instruments become more successful in pushing into “Drifters, All.” Particularly during the final minute, the single from Beauts is consistent with the description at the band’s Facebook site:
“Beauts are a band from Halifax who play rock songs that are scrappy and melodic. Sacrificing chops for gusto, Beauts’ songs are full of bittersweet hooks and shout-along choruses.”
The members of the Canadian band are Darryl Smith (guitar, vocals), Palmer Jamieson (guitar, vocals), Joel Waddell (drums), Erik Van Lunen (bass, vocals), and Jeff Lawton (vocals). The credits of “Drifters, All” state that the horns are horns by Andrew Jackson and Paul St-Amand.
Beauts released their self-titled EP in 2015, their second EP “Waves/Wash” in 2016, and the “Artisans/Always Entertaining” single in 2017. Their song "Ether" reached no. 5 on the CBC Radio 3 R3-30, and their song "Waves/Wash" peaked at no. 22 on the charts. Beauts are currently at work on their debut full-length LP, to be released in the fall of 2019. The strength of “Drifters, All” bodes well for the LP.
“Drifters, All” by Beauts
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beautsmusic
Bandcamp: https://beauts.bandcamp.com/
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