Description
The Boneshakers take a striking left turn with Pull Up The Roots, their second studio album on Gulf Coast Records - a release that deliberately strips the band down to its essence. Fronted by the powerhouse, soul-drenched vocals of Jenny Langer and guided by the masterful, guitar work and vision of Randy Jacobs, the album abandons effects and excess in favor of raw performance and emotional truth. In a time of algorithm-driven polish, this acoustic approach feels radical in its honesty.
What emerges is an intimate, human record where every breath, bend, and imperfection carries weight. Langer's voice - equal parts fire and vulnerability, cuts straight to the heart, while Jacobs' playing reflects decades of groove, restraint, and fearless feel. Together, they reshape original songs and boldly reinterpret classics from the likes of Talking Heads and The Meters, honouring the material while bending it unmistakably into The Boneshakers' own shape.
Pull Up The Roots moves through a distinctly American musical landscape, from the aching pedal steel echoes of Nashville to the streetwise grit of New York City and the humid, rhythmic soul of New Orleans. Exposed yet confident, grounded yet full of swagger, the album captures The Boneshakers at their most revealing, proving that when you pull everything back to the roots, character and attitude speak loudest.
