Grindstone (album)

Grindstone is the debut studio album by the American rock band, Rival Sons. It was independently released in 2007. The album showcases the band's blues-rock influences and features a raw, vintage sound. It served as an introduction to the band's musical style, which would be further developed in their subsequent albums. Grindstone was primarily self-produced and distributed, contributing to its independent and grassroots appeal. The album received positive, albeit limited, attention within the blues-rock community and helped the band gain recognition and a following prior to signing with a larger label. Its songs are characterized by a heavy blues sound, strong guitar riffs, and lead vocalist Jay Buchanan’s distinctive vocals.