Philadelphia's Hurry are no strangers to these parts. Their last two albums have seriously bothered the I Don't Hear A Single Best Albums Of The Year and I have little doubt that Don't Look Back will do the same. I've previously described their territory as somewhere between classic Power Pop and the Glasgow TFC scene.
Again that comparison is largely true. There is a sense that you know what you are gonna get. That isn't being critical because that is exactly what you want and Matt Scottoline certainly knows what buttons to press. Chipper Upbeat songs are the intention and they are performed incredibly well performed.
The addition of Brass here in the shape of Trumpet and Trombone and this really enhances songs. An extra dimension is added to the songs and this change compliments the songs beautifully without ever getting in the way.
Beggin' For You ventures further back into Badfinger land and even has hints of West Coast Pop. The vocal on Little Brain is wonderfully melodic and fragile, again sounding very 60s West Coast. Punchline is great 90s Indie Guitar Pop with some killer Guitar.
No Patience may be the best song on show with its UK New Wave vibe, but any of these 10 songs could be part of a Hurry's Greatest Hits. This album feels a bit more Glasgow than full on Power Pop. The diversions are more than welcome, but the template doesn't change massively and that is exactly what makes Hurry so special.
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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