Album Premiere: Emma’s Ringer – Generations
This Saturday, Ottawa rock band Emma’s Ringer are releasing their brand new album Generations at Pressed. Well, we are giving you a sneak peak of the entire album before it’s officially released! The band has been around since the early 2000s, but have reformed in the last couple years with new members and released their first EP called The Spirits Will Guide in 2011. I enjoyed listening to the new record, as it transported me back to a time in the 90s when I first started taping songs onto cassettes. The band stays true to their alternative and grunge influences – their epic guitar solos, roaring vocals, and grimy aesthetic serve them well and give us nostalgic folk something solid to listen to. The title track is more restrained, as lead singer Scott Maybee sings his ballad recounting days past and facing the everlasting joust with time that we all must grapple with. My favourite track on the album is the catchy and fun song called “Time Will Tell,” it reminds me a lot of those days in high school that you take with you as the years keep ticking on. Have a listen, you’ll know what I mean. Anyone that loved bands like Soundgarden, Spin Doctors, or Jane’s Addiction will enjoy the new album, guaranteed.
At tomorrow show Emma’s Ringer will be supported by local singer-songwriter Tariq Anwar (who will also be the MC throughout the night) as well as rockers The Bigmuffs. There will also be live art by award-winning artist Adam F. Davidson, and some laughs care of comedian Ian McPhearson.
Don’t forget to head to Pressed on Nov. 22, doors will be opening at 8 p.m. and cover is $8 – OR $15 for cover + 1 copy of Generations. Pretty nice deal!
Listen to the exclusive album stream below in advance of it’s official release, as well as the video for their first single “Hong Kong”. You’ll see some familiar locations!
*UPDATE: Our premiere of the new album has ended, however you may head to the band’s Bandcamp page to order it now!