While this new acoustic opus from LA glunksters Prophets Of Addiction could be seen as something of a “stopgap” offering between “proper” rock albums, especially given the back story involved, it most certainly does not feel or sound as such.
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The idea of a latter-day critical resurgence is a rock trope that doesn’t look to be dying any time soon. No matter how many old guard bands pump out consistently solid material, no matter how many manage to exist in a perpetual state of cult acclaim, it seems the options for older, established bands are limited. Option A: go through the rigmarole of changing yourselves completely, running the risk of alienating original fans, irking critics and damaging your credibility. Option B: Continue doing what you do, falling so far from relevance that when the tides of music inevitably roll around again the same sound that put you on top in the first place is enough to put you right back at the top of the pile again.
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Don’t ever feel down in the dumps, folks, because you’re never alone with rock ‘n’ roll in your heart and with the stereo on LOUD! There can’t be anything sweeter than a band just kicking up a shitstorm of rock and roll music with strong hooks and melodies and a whole lot of energy and attitude that all adds up to a damn good time.
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Monk first came across Blood Red Saints at one of the HRH AOR fests a few years back and, despite not being familiar with the band beforehand, was immediately smitten by their highly polished brand of melodic rock. Their paths have crossed a few times since – most recently at last October’s Rockingham fest, when singer Pete Godfrey briefly joined Bailey on stage. At those few meetings, he has found the frontman to be one of the most affable, and funniest, fellas in this dirty ol’ rock ‘n’ roll game, always smiling and ready to talk to fans (even in the wee small hours of the morning). One thing that has been missing in this period has been new material from BRS… a situation now rectified with this release.
Read MoreA rainy Friday evening in deepest, darkest Manchester, to see a man renowned for his dark music – sounds like the perfect build up to an alternative gig! Well aware it’s a sell-out show, our resident gigaholic down early to try and get close to the front, to properly absorb in the performance of a man renowned for how well he performs live.
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