Arizona duo 2 Suns practice in a kind of upbeat, feel-good music that could only be the product of a steady diet of hard sunshine. Vocalist-percussionist Gina Donello and guitarist Gary Bettum make no bones about their ambitions: The predominant lyrical themes on the band’s second release, Love Revolution, are peace, love and understanding. And what’s wrong with that? Donello’s pleasing alto (imagine Shirley Manson with better chops) is matched with tightly produced tracks that span a variety of styles. The title track has shades of Tears for Fears “The Seeds of Love”; “Beyond the Veil” adds a hint of Middle Eastern flavor; “Numb” sounds like Garbage (the band!). Unfortunately, “Purple and Gold” is not a Prince homage, but I digress. If you buy into the idea that love is all you need (and why wouldn’t you?), you’ll want to join this Revolution.
Reviewed By John Brodeur
