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FIREBUG - THE ALBUMS 2018 - 2022
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"WANDERING SOUL"
2018
FOLLOWER - The opening track sounds like a ZZ Top/90s Grunge hybrid. Awesome Blues Rock guitars and drums backing with vocalist Juliette Tworsey's snarling vocals akin to someone like PJ Harvey make this a stomping intro!
SINNER - Classic 70s style Rock with slight hints of Blues and Country and also Progressive Rock. A bit of everything make this a great track.
WINE, WATER AND BREAD - One of my favourites by the band, a Blues Rock slow tempo tune with hints of 60s and 70s Psychedelic leanings. Superb track.
WANDERING SOUL - The title track reminds me a little of Paloma Faith, an almost funky Jazz/Blues style midtempo jam that emphasises the creativity of the band to sample many genres.
THE RIVER - Early 70s Progressive Rock takes centre stage here with hints of hippie style Psychedelia effects and echoes. Experimental and is almost like early Heart or Fleetwodd Mac.
FOOL LIKE ME - A raw, pure track that has a little Punk edge to it with that "live" clear guitar strumming. Every track here links to many forms and genres, it shows how accomplished this band is to try their hand at anything.
SHALLOW WATER - Atmospheric dark Classic Rock gem. Eerie but enchanting vocals lift his to a brilliant song.
FURTHER FROM JUNE - Epic 6 minute almost medieval sounding Folk Rock track. Immense.
USED TO BE - Classic Rock/Glam Rock hybrid with hints to Queen of the Stone Age and Glam of the 70s such as T-Rex and The Sweet. Another of my favourites.
FOR THE LOVE - A melancholic Pop Rock ballad with a memorable chorus. Juliette's vocals are fantastic bringing the emotion of this track.
STRANGE DAYS - Another New Wave/Punk track that reminds me of The Pretenders with Juliette giving a nod maybe to Chrissie Hynde. Class.
REFUGEE - Again a hint to ZZ Top with some great Country/Blues Rock guitar backing and some moody vocals at the fore.
THE WIND GOES BY - Juliette channels her inner chanteuse here to finish the album. For some reason it reminds me of a Sophie B.Hawkins track from her "Tongues And Tails" album. It is atmospheric, eerie, emotive and quirky all at the same time. Great end to a top album!
"NO RETURN"
2022
NO RETURN - The title track opens this album with a storming introduction. With elements of Progressive and Classic Rock interspersed with a variety of vocals from lead singer Juliette Tworsey, this is a mega anthemic rocker.
TRAIL THAT NEVER ENDS (CELESTIAL TRAVELER) - A haunting vocal fronts a typical 70s Progressive Rock style with an Eastern flavour. At the 3 and a half minute mark the song ends with a crescendo of crashing Classic Rock drums and guitars remind me a little of Rush. Another gem.
MOMENT OF JOY - Unusually kicking off with a slight Jazz feel the track soon moves into cool Blues and Rock 'n Roll territory. It ends with a little 60s Psychedelia!
CHANGE - This is an arena sized ballad, Firebug style. Powerful vocals again from Juliette over a Classic 80s Rock vibe, reminscent of Heart. A favourite of mine.
ONLY THE LUCKY - A minimal Acoustic track with a style that is similar to The Animals' "House of the Rising Sun". Its an emotionally sung, really lovely ballad.
DOWN - Another genre is squeezed out of the Firebug repertoire proving they are no one trick ponies. A brilliant straight up Blues slow rocker.
ST. ELMO'S FIRE- Mostly instrumental, this song finishes a really good album. This is yet another genre attempted and it succeeds. A kind of Dream Pop this time.
SAMANTHA FOX "TOUCH ME" 1986 TOUCH ME (I WANT YOUR BODY) - Sometimes making a huge switch in careers can be troublesome. Samantha Fox started as a 16 year old glamour model and became the most sought after pin-up girl in the 80s. However in 1986 she turned to music and released this great Pop album. Opening with this massive debut hit, number 3 in the UK chart its a great slice of Synth and Dance Pop with hints of Rock. Catchy, saucy, sexy and memorable. I'M ALL YOU NEED - The fourth and final single from this album only reached number 41 in the UK chart. This is a really nice, quirky Synth Pop track epitomising the early to mid 80s Electronic music boom. Catchy chorus and some lovely vocals from Samantha. SUZIE, DON'T LEAVE ME WITH YOUR BOYFRIEND - A kind of Motown/ R n' B simple track. Doesn't really go anywhere to be too engaging on the ear. Not one of my favourites and definitely a filler here. WILDA KIND OF LOVE - The intro shouts of "
HUE AND CRY "SEDUCED AND ABANDONED" 1987 STRENGTH TO STRENGTH - The band's debut album, considered to be "sophisti-pop" saved my music listening pleasures along with fellow Scottish counterparts, Deacon Blue, Texas, The Proclaimers and Del Amitri. Amidst the onrush of Acid House and boybands etc this was bliss. This opening track criminally was ignored after the success of "Labour of Love". It is an unusual orchestral Pop Rock track with old style crooning vocals. Great harmonies and melodies. HISTORY CITY - This track is a mix of Jazz Blues with a little Funk and some awesome vocals from Pat Kane backed ably by his brother Greg on various keyboards. Its punchy and bright and you can't help but move your feet! GOODBYE TO ME - A pure Pop Soul track with a Country twang. The band have a great ear for lush melodies and this is no exception. The lyrics are sometimes highbrow but the sound id incredibly engaging. HUMAN TOUCH - A gentle
FLEETWOOD MAC "RUMOURS" 1977 SECOND HAND NEWS - The opening track of the album is a bouncy, quirky Folk style Rock song, reminds me of the 60s duetted sounds of The Everly Brothers and Simon and Garfunkel. Sung by Lindsey Bucking ham who was also the composer. Great melody and harmonies and a neat guitar solo to finish which could have been longer but a great song. DREAMS - The second single from the album reached number 24 in the UK chart and is one of my favourite "Mac" tracks. It was covered brilliantly by another favourite band of mine, The Corrs as well. This lilting Soft Rock ballad is beautifully sung by Stevie Nicks and is a notable classic. NEVER GOING BACK AGAIN - This song is a merging of Country Pop and Folk Rock with some stunning pure Acoustic guitar and vocals from writer Buckingham. Really lovely song. Was a B-side for a handful of singles in various countries. DON'T STOP - This track criminally only reached number 32 in the UK char
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