 
Instruments Used on "Kicking Cans"
For those of you who may be interested in the instruments used on the Kicking Cans album,here is a bit of a list. As far as electric guitars go,three were used on the album. A '73 Gibson SG, an Ibanez 540 R and an Ernie Ball Musicman Van Halen model. The acoustic guitar parts were all done on a '79 Maton CW80, and a Washburn classical. All the bass parts were played on an Ernie Ball Musicman Sterling bass.The only guitar amp used was a Peavey EVH 5150. And for you organ fans, the Hammond sounds were recorded through an awesome Leslie 147 valve cabinet. Most of the acoustic drums were laid down using a beautiful white '70s Gretsch kit, with a 24in kick, and a wooden shell snare.
About The Album
Recording was begun on the follow up album for Destiny in January 2002, with some rythm tracks being laid dow over a couple of hot New Zealand summer days,between time spent at the beach. If Your Love was a River, The Tears and I Belong were came from those early sessions. At that stage really had no idea of a time frame for completion of the album had been set, and gradually extra tracks were added. A couple more years past with some difficulties and huge personal disappointments,heartaches and heartbreaks ,and these gave rise to songs like And the Wind Blows and Hope against Hope. Finally determination to get back up and go on stronger than ever,while trusting in God for strength, led to the penning of Porch Rocker Blues and Kicking Cans. Thrown into the mix was a song written a number of years back but previously unrecorded Come Back Baby,and with the other songs nearing completion a deadline of August 2004 was set for the release of the album. So Kicking Cans rolled off the printing press thanks to a faithful bunch of helpers right on time.
Song Descriptions
1 If Your Love was a River : a rock song with a catchy guitar riff and vocal harmonies in the chorus. The obvious single.
2 I Belong : guitar rock about seeking the right partner
3 Kicking Cans : guitar rock encouraging people not to settle for less than their best
4 And the Wind Blows : A slow tempo blues rock ballad about getting through the tough times
5 Porch Rocker Blues : Acoustic blues and a bit of fun!
6 The Chequered Flag : A pacey instrumental in a somewhat progressive style.Probably not a good idea to play it in your car if you have a heavy foot!
7 The End Draweth Nigh: A strange mix of progressive rock and jazz.Somewhat "Out there" and unusual.
8 Come Back Baby: Another dose of blues ,and a bit tongue in cheek.
9 Oh Yeah! : Rock. Probably the heaviest guitars on the album.Vintage rock.
10 Every Time it Hurts : A slow-paced progressive rock instrumental for relaxing to.
11 The Tears a somewhat progressive style song about looking outside yourself,to God, and to helping others.
12 Hope against Hope : A progressive rock song about the hurts of a broken relationship and shattered dream .
Hope You enjoy it!
".......eloquent styling and compelling songcraft."
Todd Smith, The Cutting Edge
".......it has great singing and guitarplaying"
Arne Asbolmo, MelodicHardRockToday
".......music that just plain smokes with rock'n roll fervour and passion"
Holly Day, associate writer, Music Dish
"....makes the music of Koretz interesting as hell and hard to label"
MUEN Magazine March/April 2005 ( a 5 star review rating)
"....This is a must listen for any and all fans of rock-and-roll"
John Haseltine Ballbuster Music.com (04-2005)
"....this is something special. The rest of 'Kicking Cans' doesn't stray from the winning formula"
Kevin Matthews, at Fufkin.com
"....irresistibly listenable and fascinating."
Reviewed by R. Scott Bolton, at roughedge.com
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