It is kinda nice to be back in Power Pop land and this offering is great. There is some mystery surrounding the album. Seems to be Royce Williams from Winnipeg although the social media impression given is one of bring a trio.
We've had similar instances in the past and bit by bit uncovered the details, but for now, let's just enjoy a great album. The base sound is one that sounds very UK New Wave Power Pop and it is beautifully done. There are also ventures into the likes of Glam Rock and the likes of Cheap Trick and the 90s Not Lame days.
There are also burst out Melodic Pop Rock solos, but the songs are built on great riffs. Let It Rock has a real Glam Drum stomp, but also sounds so Zander and Nielsen, yet Free Again sounds more Mod Pop. The Vocal on Lies We Tell is almost Costello, but it is accompanied by a Jangling riff and a great solo.
Another Second Lease On Life even gets into the territory of The Knack.Trojan Horse even gets on the Pop side of Psych Pop. There's even room for a closing Acoustic led slowdown, sort of Enuff Znuff or Mr Big for Everything's Online with a well moody Guitar solo that delights.
This is a really feel good album. Beautifully arranged and performed and a reminder of how damn chirpy Power Pop can be. First Idea / Best Idea is a real joy to listen to. With this and the back catalogue all at Name Your Price, what have you got to lose?
You can listen to and buy the album here.
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