THE DIRTY GUV’NAHS

Youth Is in our Blood

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Youth may be in their blood, but tradition guides their instincts. With this sophomore disc, the Knoxville, Tenn. sextet channels respected forebears like the Allman Brothers, Doobie Brothers and the Black Crowes. The Guv’nahs reflect other influences along the way—specifically, the Stones’ strut and swagger on “It’s Dangerous” and John Mellencamp on “New Salvation.” The rustic recording environs of Levon Helm’s Woodstock recording studio also seem to have impacted their outlook; the swelling keyboards and gritty guitars lend a timeless sound to stirring ballads like “Courage,” “The Country” and “Seeds on the Rise.” Youth Is in our Blood suggests the Dirty Guv’nahs are wise in the ways of rock ’n’ roll well beyond their tender years.

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