The Reigning Sound

Founded by Memphis blues-punk legend Greg Cartwright -- a former member of the Oblivians, the Compulsive Gamblers, and '68 Comeback -- Reigning Sound fuse the hot-wired energy of garage rock with the deep emotional resonance of classic soul music in a manner that suggests a cross between the early Rolling Stones and the Sonics. While the band could rock convincingly, Cartwright's songwriting showed a maturity and emotional strength that set him apart from the majority of garage rock acts, and the group's R&B accents reflected the intelligent passion of the songs. Reigning Soun...