This is a fairly
new UK band from Bath. They have one full length and EP released prior to this
record. The band really wears its influences on their sleeve, so to speak. Borrowing
or stealing great ideas from a lot of old bands. Some of it is quite cheesy
60s-early 70s Sweet, The Monkees feel to it and other times just great rock and
roll… The title track starts things off and is a pop rock track, quite funny
and catchy. Smiling reminds me of Mungo Jerry. Lady has a bit harder guitar
riff but returns with another catchy chorus that is very much like the Stones.
Track has a nice guitar solo but short. Crazy Horses ride the Snake reminded my
wife of Badfinger! Dirty Weekend is a catchy foot stomping, hand clamping track
with some slide guitar. A bit Sweet and then an AC/DC vocal at the end (Dirty
Deeds done dirty cheap). Mary Jane (not about marijuana) is a lot like the
Sweet, especially the chorus parts and the slightly harder guitar riff at
times. Song that has to be Sung features Rosalie from Purson on vocals in
addition to Luke. It is a more laid back track with acoustic guitar to start
but then really rocks out after 2 mins. Typical Scorpio is another short catchy
number. Come on this City’s Gone has a more foot tamping tempo and a tiny
refrain that reminds of Thin Lizzy and more handclaps! Yellow Sunshine #1 and 2
are next and remind of the late 60s the way that the vocals are sung. Yellow #2
is a funky track but continues the lyrical thread of the previous track despite
the musical departure. This is also the only track on the album with a long
guitar solo. How Long is the last track on this CD and a more hard rocking
track but with some beach boys like choruses A quite varied album with a lot of
borrowed elements but pretty fun in the end. Check them out!!!
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