'The eleven track set grabs the attention
from the get go with a thumping bass and drum combination, surging
Hammond and searing guitars and excellent call and response vocals.
“Come With Me” is a great opener, followed by the exceedingly catchy “No
go the lowdown” which echoes classic british pop-rock with a tinge of
urban blues and a smattering of soul in the vocals, and a killer hook.
This band is all about textures and layers and the visceral guitar
tones of “Don’t Hate Just Because I’m Yours” introduce another memorable
melody, which promises to be a real crowd pleaser with it’s more-ish
chorus. The band keep the songs short and to the point, perfect little
nuggets of modern music. After the up tempo start matters slow down for
the more restrained “All These Things” which is notable for Simon Powell’s
sonic explorations and busy drums from Wallace. The punky motorik “I’m
Not The Real Me” perhaps sums up the unique qualities of the band,
conjuring a maelstrom of different sounds into a melange of psychedelic
pop. The album title track is a tight little tune with a ska feel, great
organ sounds, and tasty pop elements and a tidy guitar solo. “Phones
Calls from the Dead” has another killer guitar hook, pumping bass and
great changes echoing Zappa at his most playful. Gritty picked guitar
opens the blues drenched “Why Don’t You Cry” which comes across like the
mutant offspring of “House of the Rising Sun”, nice soloing from
Lefever, combined with some great feedback control make this the stand
out track for the guitarist. “Sjhake” – I should have asked them what
the added “J” was for, but I forgot, is a tasty portion of blue-eyed
soul-rock.”Come With Me” reprises in a jam-like free improv way before
morphing back into the main song. The album closes with ambient sounds
and the measured “Attack Of The Phantom Teardrops” which takes a deep
emotional breath after a such a busy and impressive selection.
A highly recommended second album release from a great band.'
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