Disgraceland by The Orwells
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| By: Rylan W. |
The Orwells is a Chicago rock band from Elmhurst. The Orwells started in the year 2010 when they were in 9th grade. They started as a school band. The band is made of 5 people, Mario Cuomo (vocals), Dominic Corso (guitar), Matt O'Keefe (guitar), Grant Brinner (bass), and Henry Brinner (drums). They were influenced by many including Jack White, Black Lips, and The Strokes. Before The Orwells were helped out by the band Twin Peaks, they played small shows in Mario’s garage. They played on The David Letterman Show where Mario got on his back and slid across the floor. After the song, Letterman asked for an encore but guitar player Dominic Corso had ripped his strings off his guitar. Here is a link:
The Orwells newest album, Disgraceland, is their second full length album and the first not recorded in their basement. A few things have changed for The Orwells. Their first album, Remember When, most songs were recorded in 1 or 2 takes, leaving some songs with mistakes. Listening to Disgraceland, you realize that they have put more time into recording it. Something that has not changed is the we don't care what you think... whatever attitude. That’s what makes this album so great. The song “Dirty Sheets” is the perfect example, “from the east coast to the west, we ain't the worst, we ain’t the best”. I give this album 5 out of 5 stars.
Other stuff I’m listening to right now, Jake Bugg, Jack White, AC/DC, and OK Go. Check them out. Goodnight Cleveland!
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