SINGLE REVIEW: CC and The Devil's Pick - The End

Dark and evocative, The End is a new single by a man who I’m most used to seeing throwing shapes and churning out heavy metal riffage. Chris Charles is known to many for his work with Godsized and Blind River, but maybe less so for his work as CC and The Devil’s Pick. 

Having released a couple of tracks in 2023, which you can find on most streaming platforms, he’s now released the latest track, The End. A dark, brooding piece with some beautiful slide work, this is a melancholic and captivating song that sees his deep resonating vocals complemented by the atmospheric music that wouldn’t be out of place in a movie score. Think a Moody Western, Sons of Anarchy, or a disturbing gothic horror and you’ll get a feeling for where the man is going. It's a track that is both instant and a grower in terms of style. Whilst his musical ability is without challenge (check out the man’s resume), his vocals are something of a surprise. They are never forced, and present organically and natural. This means at times there’s a little wavering, but overall, they work in tangent with the tenure of the track.

It won’t work for all, but if you like a bit of gothic Americana with a sinister overtone, then CC and The Devil’s Pick is well worth checking out.

The End is out now 

Review by Hutch