OUR PICK - The Breaking Wind

After checking out their website about half way through listening to their debut CD, I was shocked to learn that the trio of young boys who make up The Breaking Wind are, well... really young.  What was most surprising is the maturity presented in their music.  The lead singer exudes a confidence that belies his age.  The cover of Jimi Hendrix’s Red House is convincing.  The track that stands out is “Keep On Moving On”.  Several plays and it’s clear that if this group was better known to mainstream Radio, they clearly would have a memorable hit song.  The Breaking Wind is not a one trick pony act either as they explore the roots of the blues in a variety of music styles. They dabble in jazz in a catchy, pleasant way on “Mr. PC”.  It makes for a truly enjoyable CD to listen to from beginning to end. When the next round of Aboriginal music awards is considered, The Breaking Wind has my vote for Best New Group.  The variety of music styles presented on this CD is a testament to the group’s ability and understanding of music. Armed with their youth, I expect a great future from The Breaking Wind and with a moniker like they have, surely no one will have trouble remembering who they are.  I can only imagine where they will be in 10 years when they’ll be veterans of music and their musical peers will be just getting going.

Review by Keven Kanten