A 2023 release for Sweden’s kings of funky rock n’ roll, it is their ninth album. I’m so pleased they came back after nearly twenty years of inactivity with 2011’s “And Them Boys Done Swang.” They are one of those bands that flick all my switches.
I’m a huge fan of all things funky, especially when it’s rocked up and this album has grooves and vibes a plenty. We open up with When Life Treats You Funky, and boy we have hit the the spot immediately. A killer, funky, rockin’ groove with a hook and chorus that’s so infectious, this sneaks it as my favourite tune. Better Safe Than Sober slides straight in with a big swaggering riff, telling a tale about the demon drink. Ladies and germs we are on a roll.
I’ve Got A Feelin’ is a fun pop rock masterpiece. We get back to the funky grooves with And The Band Played On 1, with just a hint of country (you could see Govt Mule doing something like this). Side 1 closes out with Domestic Blitz, an uptempo sleazey groover.
Side 2 opens up with the down and dirty funky groove of Karma’s Gonna Get You, and this really swings. Missed Her By A Minute is a mix of acoustic and power pop that would make a great radio tune. A switch back to sleazy rock n’ roll vibes is next with Learjet, this song would do the Sunset Strip wannabes proud. Cozmic Jagger is a short, fun, funky romp with the main tag line repeating.
The Great Believer is up next and this is a close second for my favourite tune. A whole bunch of fun wrapped up in a simple riff and funky groove. The record closes out with And The Band Played On 2, which is an instrumental reprise of the Side 1 tune.
As usual, this is a highly entertaining album from The Boys.
9/10 from The Grooveman.
