Concert Review: The Parlor Mob Are Rock N’ Roll At Elsewhere
Rock n’ roll has a way of making you feel like life is a path. Though we always say it is, somehow, we forget what it means to walk it. Only you can walk through YOUR life, and, not to get all Iyanla Vanzant, but The Parlor Mob’s Elsewhere show pushed people to see that, and decided to walk together.
Music is filled with messages, and, one of the reasons, you will see people torn over who is “real” or what “music” is “fake” is because if a message does not speak to you then its sender does not either. I kept on thinking of this point as tracks like “Cry Wolf,” “Hard Times,” and “House of Cards” arose to “speak” to anyone. Parlor Mob are writing for the good guy/gal feeling down, and embracing his/ her reality with a roaring guitar that comes off “hard” and “supernatural” because of all the emotions behind it. There is no denying that their musicianship is exceptional, BUT good technique is nothing without strong feelings. Such a difference is what distinguishes a rock band from a “bunch of guys that play guitar”.
The Parlor Mob – 4th Of July (Official Video)
The Parlor Mob’s Mark Melciia sings to the man/woman whom is struggling to keep afloat despite having a strong backstroke. His voice feels like you put all your pain on a piece paper, and then crunched and clenched that paper into fist. Even though you only wrote such distresses on a light looseleaf or rather even though he is just singing/ piercing your hurts with his voice, you feel relief. Whether it is confronting the illusiveness of the “American Dream” or “4th July” or finding some form of balance with your life/ world, “Setting With The Sun,” his voice feels like a helping hand.
The Parlor Mob – Setting With The Sun (Audio)
Never underestimate how much people need to be acknowledged. I know that may seem obvious, yet so often, from a “hello” to a “how are you,” we forget that simply recognizing where someone is in their life or your presence can make them feel important. The Parlor Mob are so impactful because they are a sincere, sonic nod towards the hardships of being human. Thus, in a way, they show rock n’ roll gets its name from the rocks and rolls your heart will suffer. For More Information On The Parlor Mob Click Here.
