Album Review

The Thespians – Under Siege

• 7th Feb 2013

There have been whispers on the winds blowing across the blogesphere for a while about the return of guitar music to the mainstream. Many have been reluctant to even hope that something may be coming to challenge the Pitchfork vs Pitbull dichotomy in the music industry which has resulted in scores of men growing full beards and taking to long bike rides alone to placate their growing hatred of both camps.

But now, there is hope to dream – the sails of liverpool band The Thespians are on the horizon. The young 4-piece met living on the same street in Chester, relocated to Liverpool and since 2010 have been followed by the low hum of ‘buzz’ wherever they go. Their latest release, ‘Under Siege’ is the perfect example of what the band do best – foot stomping, skinny jean ripping, indified garage rock. A band who describe themselves as thoroughly rock with a punk ethic, The Thespians have a real handle on the charismatic drive which can thrust a band into the big time. Having already been lorded by MTV New York, The Thespians certainly have a Ramones-esque lovability.

Effortlessly cool combines with solid songwriting to produce cast iron shout-along rock’n’roll honestly in ‘Under Siege’. With the perfect poster line up of shaggy haired Paul on guitar and vocals, mysterious Phil on bass, ice cool guitarist Jess and Danny’s tight drumming, the band are going to drag 2005’s indie-disco fans away from their hot desks by their ears and bring a whole new generation bouncing on sticky back room floors around the country.

Venue: Under Siege
Support Band: Eighties Vinyl Records