Charles Boulevard release today their second single of 2023 “Do As The Romans”. The band with members from the Czech Republic and Ireland have selected this track from their forthcoming album “Where The Bell Tolls Free” due in early 2024.
“Do As The Romans” is a sweet rocker with a summery feel that takes a humorous look at the North/South divide. Lyricist Dermot Condron explains “I think it is the same wherever you go, be it Ireland, Europe or America . Northerners and Southerners feel they are different from each other.” The lyrics play on the idea of the serious northerner versus the laid back southerner with lines like “I see it’s hard to take the weather cold than tanned”.
Musically the songs is broken into two distinct parts which almost reflect that contrast between north and south. Pavel Holada on rhythm guitar and vocal cleverly creates this musical contrast as each verse begins with a harsh syncopated electric guitar groove reflecting the hard north, which gives way to the serene steel guitar sound of the chorus, where the free flowing rhythm of the south takes over.
As the chorus suggests, one day those serious northerners will hopefully find the time to grab some of that southern philosophy and “Do as the Romans”.
Following the success of their recent live show on YouTube and with their second album “Where the Bell Tolls Fee” now completed the band are already working on new material for a third album. More news to follow.
“Do As The Romans” is now available on all digital platforms.
