Shipwreck Union's homegrown blend of rock, roll and Motown soul makes a moody patchwork straight out of the head into the bowl.
Singer/songwriter Nick Lucassian, who on guitar and keys, prefers emotional truth and feel-good melodies over pseudo-cerebral, overdone productions. His delivery is heartbroken and clench-your-fists passionate sometimes angelic and often outraged. Steve Zuccaros scathing guitar, Scott Krauses deep-groove bass and Eric Hoegemeyers balls-out, sweat-soaked drum beats fuel the fire.Im just trying to learn to face life, Lucassian says. To accept the things I cant change. Ive watched people close to me disappear, Ive walked away from seemingly perfect opportunities that didnt ring true, and had a meeting of the minds with these three other guys who have the same mission it comes down to whats right.Shipwreck Union's Self Defense is a mile-marker on a journey that reveals not only who they are, but where theyre coming from. Citing influences that range from The Clash to Johnny Cash, from Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding to The Beatles and The Who Shipwreck Unions soul-baring songwriting and rock n soul sound rumbles with old-school grit and silky Motown melody straight out of Motor City.
