{"id":75412,"date":"2019-02-28T13:00:00","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dcmusicreview.com\/staging\/?p=75412"},"modified":"2019-06-16T14:16:50","modified_gmt":"2019-06-16T18:16:50","slug":"review-bencoolen-release-debut-album-daydream","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dcmusicreview.com\/staging\/review-bencoolen-release-debut-album-daydream\/","title":{"rendered":"Review: Bencoolen Release Debut Album \u2018Daydream\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"

Bencoolen<\/strong> are proof that good things come from hard work. What started off as a passion project has quickly evolved into a way of life, thanks to five wildly talented and charismatic men. Formed in 2014 by college pals Paul Gregg<\/strong> (vocals, guitar) and Teddy Scott <\/strong>(guitar), Bencoolen are a self-made, self-managed band complete with a debut album and a massive tour.<\/p>\n

Only solidifying the members in mid-2016 \u2014 welcoming Jack Bentsen<\/strong> (alto sax), Will Lockery<\/strong> (drums), and Ben Suarez<\/strong> (bass) \u2014 Bencoolen move fast. With a handful of EPs and now one full length LP under their belt, it\u2019s no surprise that they\u2019re already hitting the road on their largest tour to date.<\/p>\n

Daydream<\/em> due on March 8, is rock \u2018n roll at its finest, complete with a jazzy sax and fervent guitar shreds. Bencoolen play this album with a near tangible energy, errant notes and chords seemingly leaping through time and space to completely envelope and enrapture any and all listeners. Their combination of blues and funk feels unique to them, but Bencoolen feel vocally reminiscent of Arctic Monkeys <\/strong>and Red Hot Chili Peppers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

The ten track album radiates confidence and ease, as though each member was born to live and breathe their instrument. While “Tonight,” “Roll On,” and “Daydream\u201d headline the album, each track shows off the strongest elements of each band member. There is a vast diversity of sound and emotion distributed throughout, allowing the album to ebb and flow in a satisfying rhythm.<\/p>\n

There are a few songs, such as \u201cDon\u2019t Wanna Wait\u201d and \u201cHabits\u201d that feature softer instrumentals and slower tempos, however, that softness fades quickly as the drums pick up and Gregg\u2019s vocals soar atop a soulful jam, immediately transforming the tracks into one where you can\u2019t help but dance or bop along. In the end, Bencoolen are rockers through and through, shredding and synchronizing their instruments in a funk-forward harmony.<\/p>\n

Daydream <\/em>is an album that\u2019s meant to be heard live, with the volume cranked up as loud as possible. Thankfully, Bencoolen are touring all around the DMV these next few months, including a stop at Pearl Street Warehouse<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong>on Friday, March 1 for their album release show, so there\u2019s no excuse to miss out.<\/p>\n

Bencoolen\u2019s Daydream<\/em> is a fantastic debut, and we\u2019re excited to hear what they\u2019ll do next.\"Bencoolen<\/span><\/p>\n

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Daydream<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

Released:<\/strong> March 8, 2019<\/p>\n

Track Listing:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

1. Tonight<\/p>\n

2. Don’t Wanna Wait<\/p>\n

3. Remember<\/p>\n

4. Habits<\/p>\n

5. Roll On<\/p>\n

6. Forgive Me<\/p>\n

7. Lucky<\/p>\n

8. When You Look Back<\/p>\n

9. Show Me Your Hands<\/p>\n

10. Daydream<\/p>\n

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