A Debut Album That Honours Tradition While Carving Its Own Road
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In a world where music constantly evolves, TambyrLane keeps our ears glued to the roots of Americana rock. Their debut album, Fools Parade, is a heartfelt homage to the enduring spirit of classic rock, dressed with a contemporary flair. Helmed by longtime collaborators Mike Molina and Steve Capozzi, this release is a testament to musical passion that knows no expiration date.
The journey to Fools Parade was anything but linear. Molina first broke onto the scene with his early band, The Coins, a project that earned him notable attention and cemented the creative drive that’s stayed with him ever since. After The Coins dissolved, he moved through several solo ventures before forming his late-90s outfit Creepin’ Charlie—a short-lived but formative era where his path first crossed with Capozzi, who came aboard as lead guitarist. When Creepin’ Charlie folded a few years later, the two drifted into different projects and different corners of the music world.
Years down the line, fate intervened through Rich Ulloa, Molina’s former manager. While working on a tribute to the legendary Pete Ham, Ulloa rekindled Molina’s spark for original material. Inspired, Molina reached out to Capozzi. His response was immediate: “I’m in.”
Recorded at Long Hill Studios and Platinum Room Recorders in Connecticut, Fools Parade vibrates with authenticity, thanks to the skilled hands of Paul Opalach and Grammy-nominated Edwin Ramos. More than a nostalgia trip, this album rejuvenates vintage influences with a snappy, modern twist. The spirit of Dylan, Neil Young, and The Stones lingers throughout, underpinning a sound that’s as fresh as it is familiar.
TambyrLane excel at fusing raw emotion with evocative storytelling, carving out songs that feel lived-in and deeply human. Across Fools Parade, each track opens a different window into their shared history. Every song stands as its own narrative, marking an evolution of sound, sentiment, and the hard-won wisdom that binds the duo together.
Mike Molina acknowledges their anchor in tradition. “We’re not breaking new ground musically,” he admits. “We are proudly carrying the flag of the greatest era of rock music into the 21st century and hopefully doing it justice in the process.” That mission threads through the album—from the Blue Rodeo–tinged piano undercurrents of “Fools Parade”
to the emotionally resonant close of “Gun”
, a classic singer-songwriter ballad shaped by nylon-string guitar, gentle orchestral touches, and a vocal delivery that nods to the great 70s storytellers.
TambyrLane’s debut plays like a celebration, woven with warm textures and rich harmony that echo the duo’s shared history—stories marked by challenge, grit, and resolve. As the album traverses through varying tones and tempos, the listener is invited to wander along paths both well-trodden and refreshingly new. The balance they strike between homage and innovation is precisely what makes their music compelling, leaving listeners anticipating whatever comes next.
For those yearning for an album that bridges the past and the present with deft skill, Fools Parade is a journey worth taking. In every strum and every note, TambyrLane beckons us to join their parade. One that refuses to fade into the blue.
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