Doubledge is a Hard Rock band from Bronx, NY formed buy Guitarist Jason Cruz back in 2001. If your surprised by the bands photo well your not alone because it took this listener by surprise as well. Honestly, I was expecting some rough looking dudes with long hair that look like they want to hurt me. Doubledge is comprised of a group of men that share a relentless passion for music. Each member of the band can trace their roots to the church, where they honed their musical abilities and talents until the moment they were ready to take their message of faith and hope to the world.
In 2008 Doubledge released their debut full-length studio album smartly titled 'Breakthrough'. With their debut release the band delivers up top-shelf Hard Rock with all the right hooks to draw the listener back for more.
Frontman-Efrain Goyco has a unique vocal delivery and, to be honest, I can't think of another vocalist that he draws comparison to. Some influences that have contributed to Efrain's vocal style is the music he grew up listening to such as Rock, Contemporary, and R&B.
Guitarist-Jason Cruz was classically trained in various musical styles and instruments and it shows on the bands debut as we find various styles of guitar shredding happening throughout the album. With his diverse guitar skills, Jason really draws the listener into this project. Jason moves between hard hitting riffs to 90's style play to Thrash style riffs to bluesy sounding guitar play. Without question, Jason has been shred'n for quite some time and his guitar play comes across as unforced and more natural.
Keyboardist-Manny Ferrer does a great job of adding the right touches at the right moment without over doing it. He also plays a key role in creating atmosphere for the band, adding the mood element to each and every song.
Drummer-Larry Abreu Does a great job at keeping time for the band along with adding the right amount of punch to each track.
Keyboardist-Manny Ferrer does a great job of adding the right touches at the right moment without over doing it. He also plays a key role in creating atmosphere for the band, adding the mood element to each and every song.
Drummer-Larry Abreu Does a great job at keeping time for the band along with adding the right amount of punch to each track.
One thing that really stands out about 'Doubledge' is their commitment to sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Listening to their album can be a convicting experience as the Word penetrates like a double edged sword. The band takes the idea for their band's name from Hebrews 4:12 which states:
"For the word of God is living and effective and sharper than any double-edged sword, penetrating as far as the separation of soul and spirit, joints and marrow. It is able to judge the ideas and thoughts of the heart."
The following are some lyric excerpts from their debut - 'Breakthrough':
"Breakthrough"
Search into my mind
Reach into my soul
Cleans me of all that's
Unpleasing to You
I have turned my back
On all that I was taught
Just to get back to
To where I belong
What are you waiting for
Have you ever wanted more?
"Meaning to Life"
Got some questions
Now I need some answers
Why has this life
Been one big disaster?!?
What in the world ,
Are we live'n for?
Someone tell me
Is it something more!
In this life
In this life
In this life
In this life
What's the meaning
to this life?
Is there more than just living
and dying?
Got some questions
Now I got the Answer!
Jesus Christ,
Is the one I've
Been After!!!
Search into my mind
Reach into my soul
Cleans me of all that's
Unpleasing to You
I have turned my back
On all that I was taught
Just to get back to
To where I belong
What are you waiting for
Have you ever wanted more?
"Meaning to Life"
Got some questions
Now I need some answers
Why has this life
Been one big disaster?!?
What in the world ,
Are we live'n for?
Someone tell me
Is it something more!
In this life
In this life
In this life
In this life
What's the meaning
to this life?
Is there more than just living
and dying?
Got some questions
Now I got the Answer!
Jesus Christ,
Is the one I've
Been After!!!
If your looking for some Christ centered, thought provoking music, then look no further than Doubledge's debut offering-'Breakthrough'. Pick up your copy today and you might just be surprised by the band's hard hittin' well constructed arrangements.
Musicians:
Efrain Goyco - Vocals
Jason Cruz - Guitars
Manny Ferrer - Keyboards
Larry Abreu - Drums
Efrain Goyco - Vocals
Jason Cruz - Guitars
Manny Ferrer - Keyboards
Larry Abreu - Drums