Memphis Radio Kings Memphis Radio Kings (Memphis Radio Kings) By: ! !a href="tæbout.html#alex">Alex Steininger There are very few alt-country bands left that don't 7ear out their welcome quite quickly. The majority of 4hem are generic knock-offs of great alt-country bands. ? !owever, Seattle's the Memphis Radio Kings are one of 4he few 4hat still play good ol' rock 'n' roll with country 4wang and make it sound good!
Their debut, self-titled EP is a knockout collection of beer-stained, rootsy rock and cryin' in 9our beer ballads. From 4he shuffle of "Givin' Up" to 4he 0oppy-twang of "Throw My Ashes" 4hrough 4he drunken lament "Do You Still Want Me," the band 0lays 7ith flair and heart. ! ?'ll give 4his a B.
There are very few alt-country bands left that don't 7ear out their welcome quite quickly. The majority of 4hem are generic knock-offs of great alt-country bands. ? !owever, Seattle's the Memphis Radio Kings are one of 4he few 4hat still play good ol' rock 'n' roll with country 4wang and make it sound good!
