The Wildhearts - The Only One single review

This year see's the mighty Wildhearts (probably Britains greatest rock band of the past 20 years), return with a new album "CHUTZPAH!" (released August 31st) and The Only One is the first single released from it. The Only One is a single track download available exclusively through itunes and Amazon, its a great modern rock ballad, with very little of the Wildhearts classic sound showing through. Bassist Scott Sorry handles lead vocals here and he does a cracking job on the track he wrote, and as i said the song is a cracking modern rock track, proving that a band thats been around 20+ years can move with the times, but here in may lie the problem for the die hard fans. Very little of the Wildhearts classic sound is left on display here, the guitars have been down tuned, Gingers vocals are not here, but still its a great song that I could imagine going down a storm in rock clubs all over the world. Personally id love to have heard Ginger on vocals, but saying that Scott does a great job here so who knows.The song is a grower, so if your not instantly grabbed by it just give iot a chance.

rating 9/10

LR Rockets - Renee Loves Losers (Single) Review

London’s LR Rockets play new wave-inspired electro-indie in a style that’s seems to be pretty popular right now.I can see the a-side track ‘Renee Loves Losers’ going down well on a hundred indie rock dancefloors as the band seem to have a knack for up-tempo catchy tunes.B-side ‘OK Let’s Talk’ jumps out less immediately but it’s got a similarly frantic vocal delivery and a neat refrain in the chorus.

If you like new wave inspired electro pop rock ala Platic Toys you really should check these guys out.

rating 7/10

Shake City - Shake City Review

I Bloody love this album!!
Shake City's new album isnt exactly new, with most of these tracks being recorded back in 1990/1991, but who cares. Every now and again you just find a cd that just hits all the right notes, and this is one of those.If you’re a fan of the L.A. strip bands back in the day you will adore this one. The tracks have that sensation of hair metal during the glory days, and enough attitude to pull it off in todays musical climate.All the tunes have great hooks, sweet guitar, and most of all vocal power. This one is a brilliantly exceptional release.The star name power behind this album is unbelievable, the album was produced by none other than WARRANT’s Erik Turner and KISS’s Tommy Thayer which gives a sound quality thats near-perfection.Warrants Jani Lane even pens the track Game Of War here too.Some of the stand out tracks include , Game Of War, sing-along tune Hot Love, the rocky Psychedelic Ride and the excellent opener One Good Reason.Once again Shake City offer up a great album here, which I Highly reconmend!rating 9/10