Singer/songwriter and guitarist Al Gross has been fortunate enough to sell a number of his works to Universal Music. Al’s songs have been placed in several major movies including the academy award winner “Monster” starring Charlize Theron along with placements in popular TV shows that include “Monk”, “The Osbournes” and “Cold Case”.
In late 2009 Al started writing songs for a solo project. Demo’s were created and a band was quickly assembled, then reassembled. 14 shows have been performed around New Jersey and a 7 song EP is slated for release by late June early July 2012. Bass player & backing vocalist Chris Wolfer joined the group in September 2011. In May of 2012 drummer Yuergen Renner became a member. Yuergen was the drummer for The Cucumbers, a Hoboken band that appeared on MTV several times during the prime Music Television years.
Bottle Cap Rockets is all about GUITAR driven rock. There’s a vintage feel but the band has it’s own fresh sound. Some songs have a Roots Rock flavor while others travel in a Bluesy direction. There’s also some British Pop influences as well. It takes some confidence to rip away the layers of complication in a world where this style of music has been left out in the cold for far too long. Bottle Cap Rockets practice the philosophy of “less is more.” This three man band needs to be enjoyed LIVE.
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Bottle Cap Rocket’s EP reviewed by Mike Dillan (“renown” Music blogger)………………….Not for nothing, but the new Bottle Cap Rockets EP is balls-out fantastic. I’ll spare you a Christgau-esque deconstruction, but lemme just say I was really impressed: smart playin’, excellent vocals (the band obviously spent great care on this), nice arrangements. The songs are tight, and the production really makes them pop. Plus, the chord change during the hook of “Laurel” would’ve made Dwight Twilley jealous. Or at least Marshall Crenshaw. (Which is not to say that’s the only great hook on the record - not by a long shot.)
And while I realize Bottle Cap Rockets recorded it in New Jersey, I’d place this platter among some of the great STRONG ISLAND rock efforts of all time. Specifically, BOC’s “Tyranny and Mutation” and “Tasty” by the Good Rats. I ain’t lying. This may even be Vagrants-level stuff!
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Bottle Cap Rockets is an Indie band from Northern New Jersey. The source of their sound emanates from a host of familiar styles past and present. At a time when one style fits all and sound-alike artists abound Bottle Cap Rockets are a breath of fresh air with a personality all its own. This band is a celebration of the many colorful facets of Rock and Roll music. You’ll hear the essence of vintage British Rock on songs like “Laurel”, “Crying Shame” and “It’s OK”. There’s some Grunge on “Stuck In Traffic” plus some Rockabilly and Blues styled numbers like “Black El Dorado” and “Can’t Stop The Bleeding”.
Singer, songwriter & guitarist Al Gross started writing new material in 2009. Al assembled 12 self produced demos by early 2010 and a band was quickly assembled through craigslist. “Bottle Cap Rockets” have an intensity that may surprise you coming from only three members; they’re really a band that needs to be seen live. Rick Williamson’s dynamic drumming supplies a steady groove while bass player Chris Wolfer locks the rhythm down tight and sings solid vocal harmonies to fill out the sound. The band will be recording their debut album set for release in Spring 2012.
(Source: reverbnation.com)
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