Noble Creatures – Noble Creatures

By
The J
 – July 8, 2010
Noble Creatures – Noble Creatures

Rating: ★★★★☆

As far as up-and-coming acts go Noble Creatures, an L.A. outfit, has got it together. That is to say that they have a solid full sound and some excellent songwriting showcased in the three songs that were provided to me. Noble Creatures is an ensemble of Los Angeles transplants honing their craft and carving out an audience for their funk/rock/adult contemporary offerings.

To nail down a particular genre to classify these guys into would be difficult. From the selection of songs I heard they rather competently and effortlessly float from style to style without alienating the listener.

Checking out the tracks I was given the band throws it all into the gumbo and stirs until the flavor is just right; from the reggae infused down-tempo “Beautiful Mistake” right into the funky “Hard To Come By” with guitar riffs that sound like they were freshly ripped right from Carlos Santana’s fingertips against a Maroon 5-ish vibe. Then the Noble Creatures take an unexpected urban cowboy turn with the beautifully executed “Midwestern Child” evoking classic Americana and composing a song that fully engages you and ultimately leaves you wishing you had more then just three tracks to hit repeat and listen to again & again.

The Noble Creatures are constantly playing and apparently are a great live act to catch, judging from the musicianship and songwriting exhibited in this small collection I would have to assume that is true. Don’t you assume anything though (’cause you know what they say about that) go catch the Noble Creatures in action. If you do happen to see them live, stop back in here and leave a comment about what you saw. Until I get to see them for myself, I rely on you folks to be my eyes & ears.

* Check their gigs page on the official site for upcoming live dates.

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Noble Creatures – Noble Creatures

Track listing:

  1. Beautiful Mistake
  2. Hard To Come By
  3. Midwestern Child

July 19, 2009 – Noble Creatures/Luis Nariño

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Noble Creatures are:
Luis Narino – Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar
Shane Burroughs – Lead Guitar, Backup Vocals
Marcos Mora – Drums
Ruben Salinas – Tenor Sax
Danny Kay – Trumpet
Evan Mackey – Trombone
Sean Beale-Rosano – Bass Guitar

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The J is approaching his middle ageness the same way he approaches everything, half-assed. He is East Coast raised, but is now roasting slowly in the desert. Musical tendencies sway towards; Old School Hip-Hop, Girl Pop, Lounge, Techno, and other crap. Favorite Artists include: Cake, Ben Folds, Bitter:Sweet, Public Enemy, Fatboy Slim, and you.