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TRUTH SQUAD
Superkiller
(Ryanetics)
In 2002 Chicago-based guitarists Jimmy Ryan and his brother Johnny Ryan released the critically acclaimed Flyin¹ Ryan Brothers CD Legacy. Late in 2003 Jimmy follows up that album heading up the debut CD from his latest project called Truth Squad. Featuring the power trio lineup of Jimmy Ryan (guitar/vocals), Billy Kopecky (bass, ebow, synths) and Johnny Mrozek (drums), the Superkiller sound of mixing punchy rock vocals and instrumental rock presents a powerful contrast to the majestic style that made the Legacy CD such a masterpiece. Kicking off with the startling lyrics of the lead off rock ³More² Superkiller deftly balances the vocal tracks with driving rock instrumental grooves like the Zeppelin-inspired ³Road Raga Part 1 & 2² and the lush musical tapestries on the set closing ³Cranberry Golden Green². Valid comparisons of Ryan¹s style to heavyweights like Wishbone Ash and Thin Lizzy are still relevant here and with Superkiller Truth Squad carves out a noteworthy dig all their own. Liner notes by Jimmy Ryan, Rev. Ivan Stang and Leon Tsilis sum up the high energy rock vibes in full flight here.