What does it sound like?:
It’s rock, as in raaaaaawwwwk. Massive crashing chords topped with stirring choruses with stacked vocal harmonies. Very much a modern rock album, both rock radio friendly and big enough for festivals and those ready to shake a head (preferably with lengths of hair not generally found in these parts). I first came across guitarist Oli Brown on a few freebie compilation CDs where he revealed himself as a terrific new talent to the UK blues scene, combining notes you don’t generally hear in that genre with youthful flash. Here he is on steroids, wailing and widdling furiously. It’s big, it’s loud, it’s heavy.
What does it all *mean*?
There’s always a market for FM (is it still called that?) rock. UK bands don’t generally rock like this these days. Get across the pond quick lads, where they have more red meat in the diet. In truth it’s not my bag, but that doesn’t mean it’s a bad album. I played bits to Twang Jr who pronounced it “awesome”, and in fairness he is much closer to the age of the band or their audience than your reviewer. Approach with confidence if this is your thing.
Goes well with…
Mmmm, Jack and Coke I think, cowboy boots and a leather jacket.
Release Date:
Might suit people who like…
Big loud brash heavy guitar rock set to stun!
Mmmm – it is my thing. I’ve seen Oli in blues mode a few times and as you say he has the chops. I will investigate further.
Good for you F8. His blues playing is tip top.
Mmmm might investigate Twang. Do you think it might suit one of my Biffy Clyro moods
Sadly I have no idea what Biffy Clyro sound like but if you like raaaawk and are wearing a leather jacket, cowboy boots and swigging Jack it’s a perfect accompaniment. Actually it’s good stirring stuff in a slightly noisy stylee!
Love it! Radio AW: home of slightly noisy music