Hailing from Derby, The Struts have released their debut album this week. And it says a lot about the state of Rock N' Roll music in the UK. Bluesy Rock N' Roll with hooks and charisma sum up this album, which is a contender for debut album of the year. Luke Spiller is one for the future as well, one of the most charismatic frontmen going right now. His delivery of the lyrics are so passionate that you can feel the charisma coming through the speakers.
Lead single, Could Have Been Me showcases what the band are about, and shows that the band are genuine, there is no BS about them. Adam Slack's guitar playing is top notch and the basis for their songs, keeping them moving and showing the necessary swagger to engage the listener. Spiller's vocals remind of Gerard Way of My Chemical Romance fame, but if he was British. Album opener Roll Up sounds like a scuzzy Panic! at the Disco. Spiller has a knack of sounding like a proper rock n roll vocalist whilst drawing on the influence of Tom Clarke (The Enemy) and Ricky Wilson's (Kaiser Chiefs) vocal abilities.
Dirty Sexy Money sounds like a new age Motley Crüe, whilst closer I Just Know shows off the swagger the band have. Though there isn't a ballard on the album, Let's Make This Happen Tonight is very close, and shows off some great riffs and impassioned lyrics. If this was the 90s, there is no doubt that the band would be megastars, based just on this one album. They're one of the proper throwback bands out there, taking influence from classic rock bands, and bringing it to this millennium.
The media like to claim that Rock music is dead and that Kasabian are the saviours of the genre. I'd like to call the media out on this, as The Struts have shown a lot more swagger and a lot more Rock N' Roll passion than many bands out there currently. Bands could do well to learn from The Struts, having built up a passionate fanbase from relentless touring, playing the pubs, bars and dives up and down the country, it's time they get what they deserve and step up to bigger venues. Easily one of the bands to watch this year.
Everybody Wants - 9/10
Key tracks: Roll Up, I Just Know, Could Have Been Me
The Struts are:
Luke Spiller - Lead Vocals
Adam Slack - Guitar & Vocals
Jed Elliott - Bass & Vocals
Gethin Davies - Drums
Everybody Wants is out now on Future Records.
Catch the band at festivals and on tour later this year!
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