Red Weather
Every Alley Wall
Searchlight Records
Released: 2011



Kind of liked this five song mini album from Detroit’s Red Weather. Kind of like this album a lot. For one thing, Red Weather are a fun
 band and I don’t just mean that they are a party band. No, it is more than that. In their music, they squeeze in both humour –
check out the lyrics to the album opener “Life Of Crime” and enjoy the dubious rock and roll lifestyle references – and a feeling that they
are actually enjoying themselves too. In a time when the shallow attempt to be serious in order to achieve fame, Red Weather jump that
groove and make you just want to have fun.

Even in their mellower moments (“I Wasn’t Here”), the band show commendable poise but it is those up-tempo songs that get you singing
along and, just to prove that point, I’m still doing the la la la thing along to “Lewis and Clark”.

Certainly there is no problem with the musicianship and the sound of this album – just for a change - is actually perfectly acceptable. “Every Alley Wall”
is a refreshingly entertaining mini album.




Review by: Bluesbunny



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Red Weather – Every Alley Wall – Review
Posted by blackdog in Reviews on 03 29th, 2011 | no responses
Filed under:alt-rock, indie, red weather, review
This review of Red Weather – Every Alley Wall, was written by J.D Stefan for Rock n Roll View.


Red Weather Every Alley Wall
Red Weather is a trio from Detroit comprised of Brent Marvin (bass and vocals), Gordy Hunt (guitar, keys, vocals) and Mark Kaiser (drums).
Every Alley Wall is a collection of 5 songs which essentially constitutes an EP. Red Weather’s music is based around Hunt’s guitar,
songwriting and distinct vocal style. Most of the info about the band can be found on their ReverbNation page which includes upcoming gig
information, mailing list and all the fixings you’d expect. The CD itself stands out from a visual point of view due to its homemade appearance
and simple colors. As it turns out, it’s an accurate representation of the music within – it gets to the point without a lot of gloss or unnecessary
distractions.

The first track is called “Life of Crime” and it’s a catchy, upbeat, guitar-driven starter that tells the listener a lot about Red Weather right off the bat.
The production is good and there’s a very raw quality to the sound and the playing – it’s tight without being overly produced. Hunt’s voice varies
quite a bit in his delivery and there are some bits that remind me of a young Roger Daltrey at times. “Rear Apt. Blues” is another fun, upbeat
track with a solid dose of blues sensibility. The standout track for me is “I Wasn’t There” that follows. It’s a slower track with some great chord
changes that are reminiscent of 70s rock/pop. The CD concludes with “In The Key of Rock and Roll”, another upbeat and tune with another
round of clever chord changes that take it in and out of a straight rock song and add just enough flavor to keep things interesting. The middle
of the song goes into a 70s-ish jam type of thing that you really don’t hear in current music anymore. It’s a change like that which illustrates
the best thing about Red Weather. They don’t take themselves too seriously and they focus simply on playing their songs and it sounds like they
really enjoy playing them too. Yes, there is quite a bit of extra guitar on the CD to fill things out but Hunt has some great chops. He is well
supported by Marvin and Kaiser’s rhythm section and ultimately, even with the extra guitar overdubs, the whole thing sounds like a band
playing live together in the studio – almost unheard of in these days of micro-managed production.

If you’re looking for polished, commercial rock here keep looking. The great thing about this CD is that the production stays out of the way of the
creativity and the music. The result is an upbeat and genuine recording that probably isn’t very far off of what these guys sound like playing live in
a club. What you see is what you get. Hunt’s voice is distinct with no frills but he shows some versatility too. The backing harmonies sound great
and aren’t Auto-Tuned to death. The recording is clear and sufficient – Michael Lutz’s production is a great match for Red Weather. In fact, if I had
to pick something to gripe about it would be some of the guitar tones – I’d have loved to hear a bit more variety but even so, the sound is Hunt’s
and part of what defines Red Weather and it works. After all, part of what makes the whole thing work is to keep the sound based around the songs
and the 3 instruments without adding a bunch of “ear candy”. Red Weather makes a strong case for saying that you can still do things quite well
without flashy graphics and slick production. Be yourself and just play. I like that.

Every Alley Wall is a great start for Red Weather and though it may have a tough time clawing through the glut of overdone commercial rock, it’s
worth the effort to find it. Nice job guys, stay focused on the music and keep having fun, it works. Check out the music over at
www.reverbnation.com/redweatherband.


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CD REVIEW: Red Weather - Every Alley Wall
By Cyrus Rhodes - 03/17/2011 - 11:52 AM EDT
Artist: Band: Red Weather
Album: Every Alley Wall
Label: Independent Artist
Website: http://www.redweatherband.com
Genre: Indie alternative pop/rock
Sounds Like: White Stripes, Blues Traveler, Barenaked Ladies
Technical Grade: 10/10
Production/Musicianship Grade: 7/10
Commercial Value: 10/10
Overall Talent Level: 10/10
Songwriting Skills: 10/10
Performance Skill: 10/10
Best Songs: In the Key of Rock & Roll, I Wasn’t there
Weakness: None.
CD Review:


Detroit 3 piece Red Weather release their debut release Every Alley Wall in 2010. Band members include guitarist Gordry Hunt,
bassist Brent Marvin, & Drummer Mark Kaiser. CD was produced by Michael Lutz.

Logging in at just over 24 minutes the CD kicks off into high gear with solid garage rockvibe beat, “Life of Crime” a psychedelic
guitar groove against emotionally charged vocals, & well placed harmonies. Track 2 “Rear Apt Blues” serves up another solid low
end groove, with bluesy rock musical flow coupled with hooky harmonies & impressive vocal accents from Hunt. Track 3 “I Wasn’t There”
shifts gears with its slithering musical intro eventually lending itself into a pulsating rock groove meshed with an infectious bluesy-rock
melody that flows & ebbs its way through fruition. The CD makes a solid first impression dishing out 3 rock solid songs in a row.
As the CD unfolds I can hear many musical influences reminiscent of White Stripes, Blues Traveler & even brief splashes of
The Toadies & even the Bare-naked Ladies. Right from the start you will notice Hunt & company feel quite comfortable just letting it
all hang out musically, not holding anything back. The overall musical vibe has a nice psychedelic, raw indie feel to it. Hunt’s guitar
playing is rock solid across the board as he dishes out impressive bluesy guitar licks, rock solid rhythm guitar playing & a few solos
that will make your head spin. Equally as impressive is Hunt’s vocal presence as he takes several vocal risks thought the CD indicating
to me a strong & confident vocal ability. Hunt’s voice goes down smooth & is full of passion, & recklessness abandon. Hunt’s got the
voice & plays guitar well. If he just so happened to write all these songs – well that pretty much makes him a musical triple threat.
The musicianship from all the other members in the band is above the bar & has everything you would expect from a standard 3 piece
delivery. Hunt clearly makes the (singer to listener) vocal connection with his singing. The songs themselves are short & sweet musical
experiences, each one possessing unique personality, flair, & signature groove. I can honestly say all these songs have hit potential
written all over them. From upbeat “Lewis & Clark” to the final piece “In the Key of Rock & Roll” the CD Pretty much has "it" overall.
Every Alley Wall by Red Weather is a rock solid debut statement. Song for song, note for note it has no noticeable weaknesses
that I can find & is just has a feel good groove to it. It’s strong suit – the song for song rock solid consistency & amazing vocal presence
of lead singer Gordy Hunt. Like the aforementioned he is a musical triple threat & should be considered a premier talent within the band.
Let’s just hope his head doesn’t ever catch up with his talent is any time soon. I would go so far as to say he’s the next Jack White.
If Red Weather has a slam dunk live presentation then that would make a pretty lethal combination. No doubt they are a lot of fun to check out live.
So if you like college alternative rock that dishes out a hard hitting punk rock edge then you should jump into this CD head first. 

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March 16, 2011 | by Skope Magazine
Over the years we’ve seen punk, hard rock & even alternative rock bands slowly erode into over-commercialized, corporate puppet shows.
 Talking to many music fans out there, the response is overwhelming. Give me something new, something fresh & fun. Something that
doesn’t sound like – well Nikelback. Give me band that dishes out good old fashioned Indie Rock with a no holes barred musical
delivery.So across my desk slides the new CD by Detroit’s own Red Weather entitled Every Alley Wall headed up by
guitarist/singer/songwriter Gordy Hunt. What I heard, put a smile on my face, finally a band that gets it. Red Weather is some of the
best new music I’ve heard in quite a while & delivers many of the aforementioned items I spoke about. You want rock, you want punk,
you want music that is packed with a fun filled Indie Rock vibe? Well look no further. This CD covers all the bases delivering solid playing
& amazing songwriting & a musical flair that just lets it all hang out. Music reminds me of The White Stripes, Blind Melon, & even
Blues Traveler , President of the United Sates of America.Every Alley Wall by Red Weather is what we’ve all been waiting for. It’s a polished
yet raw sounding production from start to finish that’s just a blast to listen to. It ‘s got it all – great playing, solid writing, & a raw Indie
college rock feel. It’s definitely a musical production that gives us a fresh glimpse at a hot new band but takes us back a few years before
everything started sounding like – well Nikelback.
By: Drew Blackwell – INDIE MUSIC MEDIA STAFF
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 MARCH 2011
CD REVIEW Indieshark Music
I recently checked out the latest CD from 3 piece, Red Weather, entitled Every Alley Wall.
The band Band members include guitarist Gordry Hunt, bassist Brent Marvin, & Drummer Mark Kaiser. CD was produced by Michael Lutz.
 The playing abilities of Red Weather is pretty solid across the board. I would say they possess intermediate playing abilities & above
average writing abilities. Timing seems to be spot on within the indie-alternative rock grooves. Hunt's voice is amazing, as he delivers
many solid vocal performances that match the indie style of music perfectly. The music Upbeat, funny, interesting, thought provoking,
zany, neurotic, & highly original. Musical textures reminiscent of Blind Melon, The White Stripes, President of the United States of America,
Blues Traveler – anything indie & fun. If you like those kinds of artists you will no doubt get a kick out of this CD. The songs Above average
songs. Very simple yet effective, conservative, highly original, raw & powerful. It strikes the prefect balance between alternative & just a dash
of punk. Hunt & company are clearly being themselves as songwriters & this is what comes out of the other end. My favorite song on the CD
is "In the Key of Rock n Roll" The vibe Great vibe. Perfect for late night college parties, coffeehouses, or even magazine shops. The production
delivers a lot of musical variety with the 3 piece line-up. Honorable mentions go out to amazing guitar virtuoso of Hunt. Hunt & company
for not being afraid to let it all hang out musically. Hunt is not trying to be some popish artist striving for mass appeal – he’s just being himself.
Other positive aspects of the production include rock solid mix that hits home. The CD refuses to try to hard – that’s what makes it so amazing
The good Very likeable, marketable record – amazing songs, fun to listen to. The bad Nothing to report. The ugly Nothing to report.
The verdict Every Alleyway by Red Weather is a rock solid CD. The songwriting is clearly above average. The production gets it’s point across.
Again the most amazing thing about this CD is Hunt's vocals & slamming guitar playing. He’s clearly the premier talent in this band.
Fans of carefree Punk, Alternative-College Rock will love this CD no doubt.
Markus Druery
Indieshark Music Critic
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Red Weather – Every Alley Wall
Posted in Rock on March 18, 2011 by carlito reviews
A lot of things happened in 2001. Things that have changed our world. So much happened in fact, that I wouldn’t be surprised
if you missed a little EP release by Red Weather called Every Alley Wall.I kept trying to figure out who the lead singer,
Gordy Hunt, sounded like until finally, towards the end of the EP, it hit me. He reminded me of Lindsey Buckingham from
Fleetwood Mac—perhaps with a little more grit. He has the same tone and even energy as LB (a huge compliment by the way).
I wouldn’t be surprised if he and the rest of Fleetwood Mac were a huge influence on RW’s overall sound.Tracks three and four
are the gems of the EP. “I Wasn’t There” is a groovy and soulful little tune, reminiscent of Hall & Oates (think “Sara Smile” and
“She’s Gone”). Following this track is “Lewis and Clark”, an upbeat and tremendously catchy song that blends and crosses
genres seamlessly. “In The Key of Rock & Roll” is not my favorite on here, but I’m mentioning it on the merit of its dynamics alone.
About a minute and a half into it, the track drops in tempo and takes on a funky-as-hell bass and drum rhythm. An electric guitar
solo makes its appearance to make this a bona fide worthy listen.The only bones I have to pick with the band have nothing to do
with their actual music. For one thing, I can’t find a whole lot of info online about them (a definite “no, no” in the age of a DIY
approach to independent music). All I found was an iTunes page. That’s when I saw the copyright year of 2001. Just plain
shameful. What have they been doing for ten years? If only there was a website to keep me posted. Other than that, I enjoyed the
songs. A talented trio, indeed.
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