Sinseerly Yours
General
| Sep 2024
Reviews
Carla Leninger
Reviewed 2025-02-14
Reviewed 2025-02-14
"Sinseerly Yours" by Thee Sinseers has an authentic sound and skillful execution. It has that soul 45s sound from from the late 60s. It's New Vintage!
Strengths:
Authentic Sound: Genuine retro soul sound, reminiscent of the 50s and 60s, with influences from doo-wop, smooth soul, and even a touch of garage rock.
Strong Vocals: Joey Quiñones's falsetto vocals are a highlight, and the addition of Adriana Flores on some tracks adds variety and depth to the album.
Expert Arrangement: The songs are well-arranged and performed, showcasing the band's musical talent and attention to detail.
Variety: While rooted in soul, the album offers some variety in styles, keeping the listening experience engaging. The most popular is Track 10 Sinceerly Yours, the album’s title track with a surf vibe, followed by Track 1, Whats his Name, a great slow rock/folk song with lots of harmonies.
Track 7 "Talking Back" add a different instrumental flavor with a garage rock edge.
Weaknesses:
The lyrics, primarily focused on love, can become a bit repetitive at times. However, most agree that the sincerity and emotion in the performances make up for this.
The recording quality might be a bit flat, which could slightly detract from the overall listening experience.
Summary:
Overall, "Sinseerly Yours" is a strong debut album that successfully captures the essence of classic soul music. While it might not be groundbreaking in terms of lyrical themes or recording quality, its authentic sound, excellent vocals, and well-crafted songs make it a worthwhile listen for fans of the genre.
TOUR Schedule for March:
1st: Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco, CA (with The Altons)
7th & 8th: Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA (with The Altons)
13th: Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington, DC (with The Altons)
14th: Mahall's, Cleveland, OH (with The Altons)
15th: El Club, Detroit, MI (with The Altons)
16th: Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL (with The Altons)
20th: Racket, New York, NY (with The Altons)
21st: The Sinclair, Boston, MA (with The Altons)
22nd: Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ (with The Altons)
23rd: Underground Arts, Philadelphia, PA (with The Altons)
Strengths:
Authentic Sound: Genuine retro soul sound, reminiscent of the 50s and 60s, with influences from doo-wop, smooth soul, and even a touch of garage rock.
Strong Vocals: Joey Quiñones's falsetto vocals are a highlight, and the addition of Adriana Flores on some tracks adds variety and depth to the album.
Expert Arrangement: The songs are well-arranged and performed, showcasing the band's musical talent and attention to detail.
Variety: While rooted in soul, the album offers some variety in styles, keeping the listening experience engaging. The most popular is Track 10 Sinceerly Yours, the album’s title track with a surf vibe, followed by Track 1, Whats his Name, a great slow rock/folk song with lots of harmonies.
Track 7 "Talking Back" add a different instrumental flavor with a garage rock edge.
Weaknesses:
The lyrics, primarily focused on love, can become a bit repetitive at times. However, most agree that the sincerity and emotion in the performances make up for this.
The recording quality might be a bit flat, which could slightly detract from the overall listening experience.
Summary:
Overall, "Sinseerly Yours" is a strong debut album that successfully captures the essence of classic soul music. While it might not be groundbreaking in terms of lyrical themes or recording quality, its authentic sound, excellent vocals, and well-crafted songs make it a worthwhile listen for fans of the genre.
TOUR Schedule for March:
1st: Bimbo's 365 Club, San Francisco, CA (with The Altons)
7th & 8th: Belasco Theater, Los Angeles, CA (with The Altons)
13th: Pearl Street Warehouse, Washington, DC (with The Altons)
14th: Mahall's, Cleveland, OH (with The Altons)
15th: El Club, Detroit, MI (with The Altons)
16th: Thalia Hall, Chicago, IL (with The Altons)
20th: Racket, New York, NY (with The Altons)
21st: The Sinclair, Boston, MA (with The Altons)
22nd: Wonder Bar, Asbury Park, NJ (with The Altons)
23rd: Underground Arts, Philadelphia, PA (with The Altons)
Recent airplay
Talking Back
Music Casserole — Jun 07, 2025
What's His Name
Traditions — May 20, 2025
Give It up You Fool
Stuck In A Groove — May 18, 2025
What's His Name
Traditions — May 13, 2025
Talking Back
Buford J. Sharkley Presents: As Told to Hervey Okkles — Apr 26, 2025
Sinseerly Yours
Music Casserole — Apr 19, 2025
Charting
2025-03-09 — 2025-06-10
| Week Ending | Airplays |
|---|---|
| Jun 8 | 1 |
| May 25 | 2 |
| May 18 | 1 |
| Apr 27 | 1 |
| Apr 20 | 2 |
| Apr 13 | 1 |
| Apr 6 | 1 |
| Mar 23 | 1 |
Track listing
| 1. | What's His Name | 3:03 | |
| 2. | Keep on Calling | 4:17 | |
| 3. | Can't Call Me Baby | 4:54 | |
| 4. | Give It up You Fool | 3:15 | |
| 5. | Hold On | 4:40 | |
| 6. | It's Such a Shame | 4:29 | |
| 7. | Talking Back | 2:08 | |
| 8. | Like I Can Give | 4:24 | |
| 9. | Can't Do That to Her | 3:35 | |
| 10. | Sinseerly Yours | 2:54 |