Cranston Foundation

CRANSTON FOUNDATION

Cranston Foundation has delivered a sophisticated and sincere offering with their newest album Communicate. The record showcases a powerful rhythm section with strong hip-hop and reggae sensibilities. Jeremy Dows bass and Jack Abads relentless beats are the perfect foundation for Amos Bradley’s strong and tasteful guitar playing which in turn, support the unique and controlled vocals of Alex Black and the powerhouse MC style of Rick Polson.

Cranston Foundation is a well-respected, well-established band that consistently packs houses. Their music is a perfect blend of originality and accessibility and the lyrics are clear, considered and meaningful. They perform an entertaining high-energy show with a tightness and style possible only through years of focused playing.

The bands live spirit was captured and translated to album by multi Juno award winning and Grammy nominated producer Brandon Friesen of Studio 11 Inc. Brandon has been credited with ‘Studio of the Year’ and ‘Engineer of the Year’ from the PMA’s and has produced over 300 bands from every genre. This experience served Cranston well as there style blends rock, ska, punk, reggae and hip hop into a truly unique listening experience.

Some of the bands notable shows include the Kokanee Summit in Creston B.C., where they took home the top honors and performed at the Vans Warped Tour. After their latest release, they were quickly showcased on the nationally syndicated ‘Budweiser Radio’ hosted by George Stroumboulopulos. Cranston won West 49 and Much Music’s February battle of the bands and are on regular rotation on Sirius Radio as well as being featured in XM Radio, (Radio Unsigned) in January as the only Canadian act on the list. They have opened for MxPx and Headley, the Smalls, I Mother Earth, Treble Charger, Bif Naked, Swollen Members, 54-40, Default, Sweat Shop Union, Wide Mouth Mason and Chixdiggit to name a few. Cranston Foundation also readily donate their talents to charitable functions such as Rock against Racism, Rock for a Cause and the World Trade Centre Relief Benefit.

The entire album resonates with youthful exuberance and creative talent yet untapped as Black and company tear through songs like "Movement Revolution," "Police" and "Loose Cannon."- CHRISTINE LEONARD (FFWD).

12 tracks of hard chords and smooth grooves augmented with reggae-tinged vocals and psychoanalytical lyrics that probe the brain and elevate the spirit. CHRISTINE LEONARD (FFWD)

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