Darius, Don't You Get The Feelin: Love Gang - Meanstreak (Very Good Hardrock in Early 70´s Vein US 2022)

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Love Gang’s newest album ‘Meanstreak,’ out via Heavy Psych Sounds was done full analog to tape and captured a pure raw sound.

Love Gang is a rock ‘n’ roll band based out of Denver, Colorado. Formed in 2015, Love Gang is a throwback to the golden days of rock ‘n’ roll when the amps were loud, the hair was long and the drugs were cheap. Influenced by the obscure and underground rock of the 70s, they manage to keep their sound classic and true while also creating original, compelling songs that don’t grow tired or sound as if you’ve heard it all before. Love Gang likes to play fast, high energy songs full of driving blues boogie, wailing psychedelic guitar solos and crunchy Hammond organ.

Love Gang’s newest album ‘Meanstreak’ was recorded in Austin, TX by Gian Ortiz at his home studio. The recordings were done full analog to tape. The album’s lyrical content involves relevant topics in the band’s life ranging from women, political unrest in the U.S., depression, drugs, motorcycles, and wild nights in Juarez, Mexico.

How’s it going guys? You’re full of news. We recently premiered your track ‘Blinded By Fear,’ from your latest album out in January on Heavy Psych Sounds. Tell us how long you worked on your latest album?

Kam Wentworth: It didn’t take long to record the album. The whole album was tracked in five days in Austin, TX with Gian Ortiz of Amplified Heat in March of 2021. However, it did take us a while to find a label to press and release the record, so we’re excited it’s finally out with Heavy Psych Sounds!

Would you like to talk a bit about your background?

We all met playing music in the Denver music scene and going to shows. I grew up here in Colorado, Shaun is from New Jersey, Leo from Juárez, Mexico and Conner from Kansas City, Missouri. We formed the band sometime around 2015, jamming at Shaun’s house on Colfax Ave.

Were you in any other bands previously?

The first band that I played with was Chicago proto-metal legends, Medusa. They had just reformed in Colorado as original members, Gary and Donna Brown, were living in Broomfield, CO and had just released their album ‘First Step Beyond’ via Numero Group, with the original, unheard recordings from the 70’s.

Leo and I met hanging out at shows in Denver. We hit it off and shared musical influences and that’s when we decided to start a band.

I met Shaun playing a gig with his other band, The Munsens. Shaun was playing drums for The Munsens and when Love Gang formed and we needed a drummer, my first thought was to ask Shaun.

Our new bass player, Conner Murphy, joined the band recently and before that played in The Gorlons in Kansas City, MS with his brother Ross.

What kind of instruments, pedals and gear did you use for your latest album?

I play a 70’s Burny Les Paul copy through a Tube Screamer and a ‘79 Marshall Club & Country JMP 4140 that’s been heavily modified by my good friend Justin Kelly. The amp was originally a combo amp that’s been chopped and rebuilt to the same specs as a 2203 JMP and also a Super Lead on the other channel. We recorded on Amplified Heat’s vintage Marshall’s to get our tone for the album.

Leo plays a Korg CX-3 through a Fender Bassman and a Leslie pedal normally. For the album, Leo used a Hammond M3 straight into a Marshall to get a more aggressive tone in the style of Jon Lord or Ken Hensley. Conner plays a Fender P-Bass through a 70’s Acoustic 370/371 amp and cab.

Shaun Goodwin plays on a 4 piece Pearl set with Zildjian cymbals. 22” kick, 14” and 16” toms.

Can you share some further details on how your latest album, ‘Meanstreak’ was recorded?

It was recorded all analog to tape at Gian’s home studio. It was a great environment to record because we were able to capture a more natural sound, as if we were jamming at our rehearsal space… amps cranked and everyone playing all together. Also, staying at his house for the recording session added to the experience as well. We basically lived and breathed the album, recording all day and sometimes late into the evening. When the session was done for the day we’d make sure to go celebrate at the bar.

How pleased were you with the sound of the album?

Very pleased! I think this new album sounds better than any of our previous recordings and I believe Gian helped push us to get better performances of our songs. You need someone there that’s not afraid to tell you to play it better.

♦ Kam Wentworth – Guitar/Vocals

♦ Leo Muñoz – Organ

♦ Shaun Goodwin – Drums

♦ Conner Murphy – Bass

01. Deathride 04:41

02. Meanstreak 04:21

03. Bad News 04:02

04. Blinded By Fear 04:33

05. Shake This Feelin' 03:40

06. Headed Down To Mexico 06:15

07. Same Ol' Blues 03:11

08. Fly Away 05:31