Flamingo Bay - Loco Pony

1. VII

2. Serpentine

3. Ballad Of The Nomad

4. Twisted

5. Take Me Down

6. Candy Cane Lane

7. Bleed

8. Honey Bucket

9. El Gallo

Flamingo Bay have released their second album titled "Loco Pony." This album is quite similar in style and sound as their previous debut EP. Their sound is a mix of older rock and 90's rock, so it has a bit more of a bar band sound to it. These guys have a similar sound to that of Tom Petty or a Third Eye Blind type of band. You could like this if you like any of those styles of music. When looking at the recording of this album, the album has a bit of an echo and just has a feel that it could be cleaned up more to have a crisper sound. The instrumentation on this album isn't bad, but it certainly isn't something you haven't heard before. Now onto the vocals and the lyrics, the vocals are pretty clear, and you can understand every word he is singing. Some of his note holding sound a little off, which would be our criticism. All in all, he can sing and it isn't too bad. With the lyrics, the band goes for songs about girls, and relationships for the most part. There isn't really a lot of substance with these songs, they have very stereotypical rock themes to them. We personally would like to see more variety of topics in the lyrics. If you are looking for a single to this album, give the song "Serpentine" your attention, as it is the best song and gives the best overall feel of the whole album. Flamingo Bay have written a full length album that here and there shows off they can play, while giving you a rock album. We think that widening the whole music would be beneficial to this band, but not bad for just a regular rock album. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think of it.

Genre: Rock/Classic Rock/Alternative

Release Date: September 24th, 2013

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Website: http://www.flamingobaymusic.com/

Label: None

Flamingo Bay - Flamingo Bay EP

1. From Far Below

2. Into You

3. So Plain

Flamingo Bay have released their debut album which they have decided to be self titled. This album is one that really has that older rock feel but not as in the sound but more of the members. Nothing really different or unique to make them identifiable over the tons and tons of bands out there. They have a similar sound to that of Tom Petty or the 90's alt bands of the time. They have done an alright job on this album though. When looking at the recording quality of this album, the album has been recorded fairly well which is nice to see. The instrumentation is nice and smooth, while the playing has a solidness to it, but not really a unique or skilled way to it. Decent all in all. Now onto the vocals and lyrics, the vocals sound pretty good, you can hear him nice and clearly, plus you can also tell that he can certainly sing. With the lyrics, the band has pretty much gone for that my town sucks, and relationships/girls type of music which every band does at one time or another, but they still have a nice flow and alright songs. If you are looking for a single to this album, there isn't one, so just pick a song or listen to the whole thing as it is only three songs, so you get the feel of the album. Flamingo Bay have written a pretty good debut album for a band that's not really looking to go too far with their music. It has more of a once a week local bar feel to it, but if they are having fun, that is all that matters. With a few tweaks they might be able to make it their own, but hey. Listen to this album to decide for yourself what you think about it.

Genre: Rock/Classic Rock/Alternative

Release Date: August 20th, 2012

Location: Hamilton, Ontario

Website: http://www.flamingobaymusic.com/

Label: None