The Wry Dogs - Pigs Might Fly

 

When I think musically of Leicester, I think Diesel Park West and Robyn Gibson, plus I try not to think of Kasabian. I can add The Wry Dogs to the list now. Pigs Might Fly is a great listen. It is an album that is very 70s, but in a good way. Make that great way!

I'm reminded of those great 70s Pop Rock bands. Most who venture into this territory go for the obvious Glam Rock and break out the handclaps. The Wry Dogs are far more subtle and give the impression that those heady days have never gone away.

I hear Jigsaw, Pilot and Liverpool Express and whilst being reminded of those fine bands, it is an even better feeling listen to a band with original material in that vein in 2021. I listen to an awful lot of Pop Rock and much of it isn't a patch on this. 

There isn't a duff song amongst the eleven, so much so that it is hard to pick highlights. Beautifully played, melodic verses, big choruses and more than the odd breakout solo. I Can Never Hang On is a great ballad that never gets mawkish and Money On The Table is a ringer for the aforementioned Jigsaw.

The stand out song is probably the title track which has a massive chorus and includes some splendid Hammond Organ accompaniment. Throughout, there is a guitar riff that is dying to break out but never does. Man Behind The Glass is a close second and it edges towards Modern Prog.

Pigs Might Fly is the kind of album that bands used to make and strangely don't so much now. If this was 1975, it would be a mega seller. You can now listen and buy on Bandcamp. This is a superb joyful affair. Highly Recommended!

You can listen to and buy the album here.

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