Playlouder - Music is the Network

I think the best way to review the Born Ruffians album is to recount my own personal feelings and reactions as I listened to it from start to end for the very first time.

The opening: a pleasant number with light guitar and a touch of pomp. A little marching band-esque song about choosing the colours for your flag (red, yellow and blue, just like the album title!).  I like a proper opening; I’ve always been keen on albums with a beginning, middle and end. Good start.

Next couple of songs are quite fun. The arrangements are simple: just light electric guitar, bass and a lot of steady bass drumming. They play in a loose style with fun choruses and a brisk pace. Fairly enjoyable. You can hear track 3, Hummingbird, on an Orange ad at the moment.

Now I’m entering the middle and am starting to get very irritated by the singer’s voice. It’s whiny and then a bit squeaky, just generally too wobbly and there are too many oh ohs and ahhs in the lyrics.

I’ve reached the second half it’s really, really starting to get on my tits.  Nothing seems to be changing and I’m becoming quite angry. His voice is annoying and he can’t really sing. It’s all too samey and its quirky novelty has long, long worn off. The opening was in fact the most interesting song on the whole album.

In summary: approach with caution. Take in small doses at best.