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IN REVIEW
THE STRUTS
PRETTY VICIOUS
The Struts are back with their brand new studio album, 'Pretty Vicious', the band's first release via record label Big Machine Records. While The Struts have been part of the fabric of the British rock scene for the last decade or so, their high-energy musical style is still just as captivating and exciting as ever.
From the start with 'Too Good At Raising Hell', The Struts make it clear that this album is going to pluck all the right strings for those who like a damn good dose of electric guitar in their music. 'Pretty Vicious' starts with a nostalgic feel-good sound with glorious, subtle guitar work that just oozes class. The rhythm section really shines on this one. Nice work. They even managed to cram a lush guitar solo in; honestly, this is the album that just keeps on giving.
It's a great album, and the band has thrown everything at it. From the likes of 'I Won't Run' with its anthemic chorus and stunning guitar solo to the extremely catchy 'Hands On Me' which has an air of Bon Jovi about it, I'm not sure if that's just because of the name of the song, but that's the first thing that came to mind when I heard it. There is definitely a salute or two to rock legends The Darkness thrown in there for good measure; pretty sure this is intentional as later in the album there is some The Darkness-sounding guitar work in 'Remember The Name'.
'Do What You Want' is very Rolling Stonesesque, with maybe just a hint of the mighty Quo. With a groove that just gets you going to the infectious chorus, it is a proper belter. It's not easy to pick a top track, but a nod has to go to 'Bad Decisions' for the great lyrics and powerful vocals.
'Gimme Some Blood' has a Beatles-style singalong chorus that is bound to be a winner at their live shows. Finishing up with the heartfelt, emotional, piano-led track 'Somebody Someday', which is bound to resonate with everybody on some level, rounded off the album perfectly.
There isn't a bad track on the album, and I genuinely think that any of the 12 songs on 'Pretty Vicious' could be stand-alone singles. Seriously, good stuff. A good, honest rock album filled with awesome riffery and obligatory solos is refreshing to hear. It's just good music for the soul that everyone needs to listen to.
Available everywhere from November 3rd; check out thestruts.lnk.to/PrettyVicious_UK for details.
From the start with 'Too Good At Raising Hell', The Struts make it clear that this album is going to pluck all the right strings for those who like a damn good dose of electric guitar in their music. 'Pretty Vicious' starts with a nostalgic feel-good sound with glorious, subtle guitar work that just oozes class. The rhythm section really shines on this one. Nice work. They even managed to cram a lush guitar solo in; honestly, this is the album that just keeps on giving.
It's a great album, and the band has thrown everything at it. From the likes of 'I Won't Run' with its anthemic chorus and stunning guitar solo to the extremely catchy 'Hands On Me' which has an air of Bon Jovi about it, I'm not sure if that's just because of the name of the song, but that's the first thing that came to mind when I heard it. There is definitely a salute or two to rock legends The Darkness thrown in there for good measure; pretty sure this is intentional as later in the album there is some The Darkness-sounding guitar work in 'Remember The Name'.
'Do What You Want' is very Rolling Stonesesque, with maybe just a hint of the mighty Quo. With a groove that just gets you going to the infectious chorus, it is a proper belter. It's not easy to pick a top track, but a nod has to go to 'Bad Decisions' for the great lyrics and powerful vocals.
'Gimme Some Blood' has a Beatles-style singalong chorus that is bound to be a winner at their live shows. Finishing up with the heartfelt, emotional, piano-led track 'Somebody Someday', which is bound to resonate with everybody on some level, rounded off the album perfectly.
There isn't a bad track on the album, and I genuinely think that any of the 12 songs on 'Pretty Vicious' could be stand-alone singles. Seriously, good stuff. A good, honest rock album filled with awesome riffery and obligatory solos is refreshing to hear. It's just good music for the soul that everyone needs to listen to.
Available everywhere from November 3rd; check out thestruts.lnk.to/PrettyVicious_UK for details.