EP Review: Cherokee – Wakan Tanka Nici Un (Dying Victims Productions)

Cologne based band, Cherokee appeared on the scene with their 2015 ‘Ridin’ Free’ demo. Cherokee bring a bluesy, hard rocking sound influenced by bands such as Thin Lizzy, Rainbow, The Outlaws, ZZ Top, AC/DC and Blue Öyster Cult. Their debut EP is called Wakan Tanka Nici Un and will be released April 9th 2018 via Dying Victims Productions.

Cherokee’s influences are scattered throughout their hard-rocking EP, Wakan Tanka Nici Un as opener Ethelred Hero of Trist brings bluesy groove that is really reminiscent of Thin Lizzy. It’s perhaps a little too familiar at times but is a catchy and foot-tapping number none the less.

The band come a bit more into their own with The Yellow King, the bounce really getting under the skin and as hard as you try, you’ll find yourself nodding along. Nice guitar melodies and vocals that have just the right touch of whine about them.

Blood Worth Its Weight in Gold is the highlight of the EP thanks the some stellar guitar medleys. It’s a track that doesn’t hang about, getting in and out with enjoyable rhythm. The final track ends things at an up-tempo speed, the exciting pace really showing off the talents within the band. The solo near the end is particularly brilliant.

A strong EP, it’s a worthy addition to anyone’s hard-rock playlist.

Cherokee – Wakan Tanka Nici Un Full Track Listing:

1. Ethelred Hero of Trist
2. The Yellow King
3. Blood Worth Its Weight in Gold
4. Firewater

You can order the Vinyl over on Dying Victims Productions store here and the cassette version via Jawbreaker Records here. You can pick up Cherokee’s earlier releases via Bandcamp, keep up to date with news via Facebook and check out the first song, Firewater below.