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<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\nRock Show Girl<\/em> was released when Vittorio and Vincenzo were just 15 years old. The overall theme is girls and it includes an impressive treasure trove of iconic songs and rock classics. It kicks off with the title track. The V2 original basically espouses the joys of performing on stage and making an impression on the ladies in the audience. It\u2019s a timeless message peppered with catchy hooks and great harmonies. That sets the pace for a lion\u2019s share of choice covers. It\u2019s a murderer\u2019s row of diverse material, including works by The Kinks, Aerosmith, Poison, Queen, Montrose, Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin and others. The duo\u2019s ability to capture the essence, and faithfully interpret, the style and nuance of each artist is jaw-dropping. The Kinks\u2019 \u201cLola\u201d is letter perfect, as Vittorio\u2019s lead vocals capture the humor and irony of Ray Davies\u2019 lyrics. The duo also nails the intricate harmonies of Queen\u2019s \u201cFat Bottomed Girls\u201d and the dynamic arc of a song like \u201cLayla\u201d by Derek and the Dominos. Overall, Vittorio\u2019s acoustic and electric guitar work is very accomplished and Vincenzo\u2019s beats are tasteful, robust and in-the-pocket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So Long My Love<\/em> is the next album in the unreleased series. Its theme is one of softer songs and places a spotlight on V2\u2019s more melodic and acoustic side. Staples like The Black Crowes\u2019 \u201cShe Talks to Angels,\u201d Lynyrd Skynyrd\u2019s \u201cTuesday\u2019s Gone,\u201d James Taylor\u2019s \u201cFire and Rain\u201d and Skid Row\u2019s \u201cI Remember You\u201d are the diversity of musical fare you\u2019ll find here. The boys are 16 years old at this juncture, but play with a professionalism and refined panache reserved for established recording vets. The duo\u2019s vocals really step up to the plate across the board with this material. The title track \u201cSo Long My Love\u201d truly begins to tell the tale of this band\u2019s potential. It deals with the very relatable topic of love and longing. There is a rich thematic tone and production that fits in perfectly with this entire collection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The Originals<\/em> is V2\u2019s most recent release and appropriately shows you what they\u2019re all about. It features a dozen future contemporary rock classics that draw heavily from their influences, yet offer the listener a window into their unique musical personalities. \u201cLong Live Rock\u201d opens the disc and plays like a band bio. A clever semi-classical arrangement blended with muscular guitars and shifting tempos tells the story of the boys\u2019 journey to finding themselves and embracing rock & roll. \u201cLet Me Go\u201d follows and is a good natured slice of youthful rebellion. Eddy \u201cSummertime Blues\u201d Cochran as well as contemporaries like Brian Setzer could certainly appreciate this one. \u201cRock Show Girl\u201d returns and gets a slight remix, with a punchier chorus and hooks as big as a Cadillac. \u201cInsidious\u201d is one of their newest singles and shows a darker side of the band. There is a real development in terms of lyrical content and vocal delivery here. Their inclusion of a track like \u201cThe First Time I Ever Tried\u201d shows their affinity and love for the blues.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And Vittorio\u2019s tale of meeting Buddy Guy and jamming with him at age 9 is engaging and a lot of fun. The kid can certainly play with soul, as his soaring, creamy leads can attest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, as with \u201cInsidious,\u201d their song \u201cNever Meant for You\u201d shows a giant leap in this duo\u2019s songwriting. Vittorio\u2019s solos really flow and the smooth mix of acoustic and electric guitars place this liberally at adult contemporary or alternative radio. \u201cGuitar Man\u201d is a rocker, pure and simple! Vittorio\u2019s slick legato phrasing, matched with Vincenzo\u2019s mid-section drum breaks, certainly make this an album standout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n They highlight the latter part of the album with more autobiographical material, like \u201cGirls Stars Money Cars\u201d and \u201cI Like Doing This the Best.\u201d But, perhaps their mission statement could be best summarized by the song \u201cPass the Rock \u2018n Roll Torch.\u201d In it they pay tribute to their musical heroes, with the emphatic no-nonsense chorus, \u201cWe\u2019ll play it loud, we\u2019ll make you proud.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n V2 seems to capture that independent rock & roll spirit that a magazine like Music Connection was founded upon. The group has come a long way since their initial \u201cNew Music Critique\u201d in 2017. Vittorio and Vincenzo have certainly done their homework. These three releases reveal two burgeoning artists looking to forge a new chapter in the direction of modern rock.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.vsquared.rocks\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/v2-bb-2.jpg\")
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