Following a long intermission between their second album Calling the World, recent free agent rock band Rooney geared up to release a new, limited edition EP, Wild One in early 2010 and set out on tour. During the tour fans received a first listen to the EP as well as an opportunity to purchase it exclusively at the shows.
Before the end of the tour, the five-piece rock band from Los Angeles stopped in Dallas, Texas Dec. 20 at The Granada Theater on lower Greenville with tour mates Tally Hall and Crash kings.
While the opening act of the night, Crash Kings filled the room with heavy bass and strong vocals which provided and interesting blend of sounds, secondary act Tally Hall made it painful to stick around. The over embellished harmonizing of the five-piece rock band was almost as juvenile and forced as their trademark matching neckties.
With a kick back to 1980’s pop, Rooney embraced the crowd with fun guitars and crowd involving lyrics.
As the thick guitars and steady beat of “I Don’t Understand,” a song off of their current offering Wild One, reached the crowd they sat back and enjoyed the new material with open arms.
“Suckceed,” a stand-out track from the upcoming EP, was quick to latch on to the crowd offering catchy lyrics and a vibe reminiscent of The Clash circa “London Calling.” With a political observation into all people to do succeed, the track is sure to open an eye or two.
With an overall feel of a mixed tape made for an old friend, “Wild One,” will surely make a great addition to any musical library, and possibly offer a taste for what a new album will sound like.
