It’s Time For Sometimes Julie
Sometimes Julie
Bright Side of the Line
Independent Release, 2016
From San Diego comes Sometimes Julie, a solid blues rock act, who sound promising at every turn.
Kicking off ths EP with “Emily,” the song is punched up with horns, and interesting quiet breaks. This isn’t another, rote, by the numbers band. Title track, “Bright Side of the Line” simmers and pops suddenly. Driven and contentious, the band pushes against the second gear pacing, but it’s this restraint that turns this song into the tense drama it is.“Sanctuary” Impassioned soul fills this ballad with some nice guitar coloring opposite Sorenson’s empassioned delivery. “Standing My Own Ground” is a determined declaration of independce, come what may. The organ work on it is sultry and slinks and pulse through the rhythm sections aggressively.
“Another World” is a revved up rocker, demanding an escape from the trite and mundane. “When the Sun Ain’t Shining” is a restrained blues number. Hopeful and resolute, this romantic endeavor “is the right place to be.
This is a strong collection of numbers designed to showcase Monica Sorenson’s sensual and robust vocals. But Sometimes julie is a band. So don’t be distracted by first thing you hear in the mix. The group plays strong in the pocket, taking leads as necessary, foucsed on the songs, first and foremost.
Right now is the right time for Sometimes Julie.
