Live at Church 2/25/ & New Album
The rhythm section boomed and the narrative of American angst and human experience was crooned by the two singers of Bostons own Pray for Polanski this past Friday night. Pray for Polanski played a crafted and smooth collection of hooky and poignant songs at Church, the Fenways finest rock venue, on Friday the 25th of February. PFP as there known to scenesters and people without time to say there full name, come at you with a two guitar attack, a sultry female front woman, and a rhythm section whose thunder makes Thor hide under the bed.
Now, I know what you are thinking, partly because I am psychic, and partly because its only natural that you would think, where can I purchase an album from these guys? Well, you are in luck, they are currently in the studio laying down what will be there third album. Aviv Rubinstein, guitar player, singer, and band founder, stated “The album is coming along well, it should be done in May.” The band is recording the album at the F Nice Records studio, the label to which they are also signed. So what fuels this band? What knocks the rocks of this musical powerhouse whose likes on Facebook are rising faster than prices at the pump? I Visited PFP in the studio while they were mixing to find out.
The track playing in the Background when I was observing the session sounded tight. The song, a staple of their live set, beamed with the signature Polanski energy even in its half constructed state. Speaking with the band it easy to tell they are excited for the release, “Its just exciting to have an album in the works that actually sounds good, that actually represents us” Singer Anne expressed. “I used to only refer people to our live show to check us out, but now I can give them something else to fall in love with.”. And fall in love with them you will. Pray For Polanski represent a faction of music that needs to grow in Boston. The band presents hipster ethos, but has a sense of intelligence and sincerity that blows right by the normal ironic trappings of many “hipster” groups.
Each member of the group brings a personality to the band and recording process. Drummer Josh Richard just needs a few packs of Camel Blues and trip to traditional German restaurant Jacob Wirth’s to nail a few drum takes and lay down the album. While lead guitar Jordan Johnston just might need a two hour break to sneak out and see the Beiber film Never say Never for a little inspiration to make musical magic come out of his guitar. Main man Aviv Rubenstien only requires a little a chicken from Bostons best chicken wing joint ‘Wing It’ to make his vocals take flight.
No matter what each member needs to record a great album, the more important fact is that Pray for Polanski is recording an Album that all music listeners Need. Not often does a band emerge with such a strong live performance, unique voice, and album in the works to boot. So folks the month of May has two happenings that call for celebration: PFP’s releasing a new album and what would Sugar-Ray Robinson's 89th Birthday. And ladies and gentlemen, lets get ready to rumble because PFP and Sugar Ray are both Knock-out kings.
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