
Boom is an album based on American history; that time being the 1950s following World War II. The title is based on an economic and industrial boom in the 50s and Purple Look Play tries to portray that time in the music. There is a song President Harry Truman, a 57 Chevrolet, The Jesters (a late 50s street gang) and songs that bring those
Boom is an album based on American history; that time being the 1950s following World War II. The title is based on an economic and industrial boom in the 50s and Purple Look Play tries to portray that time in the music. There is a song President Harry Truman, a 57 Chevrolet, The Jesters (a late 50s street gang) and songs that bring those influences to what is taking place present day in America. The song Boom, in fact covers characteristics of the United States starting in the 1950s and taking place present day. America is certainly not perfect, but it's still a great country; that’s what Boom is about.
Rockport Air Express is our single and was released in March 2021 ahead of the full Boom album. It is a catchy rock song with a percussive guitar riff. This song helps us all realize the importance of getting a fun ride in the air and taking a much needed vacation. Don't let COVID drag you down !
When I Get My Way is a song about bringing people together and holding leaders to account. It features Daryl Myers on lead vocal and has blues and folk influences.
Red Bel Air is a fun song about a great car and a person driving it who has a sense of adventure and enjoys the challenges of life. This song has an old style catchy guitar riff and features Tom Ficke on lead vocal. Jay Banwell helps on guitars and back-up vocals.
Engine 4 is a catchy and fun pop song with a sense of humor and yet also serious lessons about safety. It was inspired by a real world fire truck and crew that is still in service today. Kyle Tupper, James Jenkins and Jay Banwell make vocal contributions along with quality drumming by Jake Naugle.
Warmth of Summertime is a love song with Motown influences. The lyrics have humor but at the same time the main character in the song wants to have a serious relationship but at the right time. Jay Banwell provides lead vocals during verses and James Jenkins provides lead vocal during chorus.
Let's Make It Right is a Motown influenced love song about the desire to keep a relationship together. The chorus back-up vocals have a gospel flavor and Shareiff Robinson lays down a high quality and charming lead vocal. Kyle Tupper plays drums on this track.
Wish for the Moon is a song about the choice to just wish for a goal or to truly work for and earn that goal. It has sounds reminiscent of songs from the 60s. This song features Jay Banwell on vocals, organ and guitars and Jake Naugle on drums.
The Jesters is a song about a gang in the New York area in the late 1950s. It has a rockabilly sound and catchy guitar riff reminiscent of groups from the 1950s and 1960s. The lead vocalist is James Jenkins and Burn Netten plays drums.
Give Em Hell Harry is about President Harry Truman, a great president during a challenging time in American History. It has a catchy old style guitar riff and features Tom Ficke on lead vocal.
With a Dream is a pop song about America and it's desire to take risks, explore and achieve dreams. This song has a sound track atmosphere featuring Jayvocal on lead vocal. Jay Banwell plays guitars, keys and drums are provided by Jake Naugle.
Tim Kechely - Sound Engineer, Mix Engineer, Video Support
Thomas Niedermayer - Vocals, Backup Vocals, Tracking
Taylor Bourque - Drums
Shareiff Robinson - Vocals, Digital Audio Workstation, Software Support
Kyle Tupper - Vocals, Backup Vocals and Drums
Jayvocal - Vocals
Jay Banwell - Vocals, Backup Vocals, Guitars, Acoustic Guitars, Basses, Keyboards (Piano, Organ, Syntheesizer, Sound Samples)
James Jenkins - Vocals and Backup Vocals
Jake Naugle - Drums
Daryl Myers - Vocals
Burn Netten - Drums
Tom Ficke - Vocals, Backup Vocals and Tambourine