These guys a have been around since ’77 and have recorded about 2,000 records -and that’s not including live albums. I joke of course, but it sure feels that way as every Record Store Day that comes around they seem to release something. I’d like to say the quality is still there and they consistently put out great records, but unfortunately that’s not the case – they have put a few stinkers since their heyday.
This album of course is not one of those – imho this is as good as the band got. This record is superb and every song is an absolute belter of a power pop/rock masterpiece. Tonight It’s You has to be one of the best songs that the band have ever recorded, and every time I hear it I still get goosebumps. The band’s love of the Beatles is well documented, and the opening track, Little Sister, takes lots of inspiration from the Fab Four – especially the vocal. The title track and the opener of Side 2 is such a great song and the melody, hook, and chorus are just superb. Even when they drop the tempo down and the songs become more insightful, like on Love Comes, they hit it out of the park – this is another track that reminds me of John Lennon.
I can’t praise this album enough. Buy it or miss out on an a classic.
10/10 from The Grooveman.
