Their sound though owes more to Feeder than any of the aforementioned bands, I failed to find any musical nods to The Wildhearts and Cheap Trick, in fact the only CT track I was vaguely reminded of was ‘The Flame’ which even the band aren’t keen on !
Former’s sound is more pop than rock, they reminded me of an X Factor boy band at some points, but mostly the album just washed over me. Some tracks off the bands first album were used on films and TV which backs up my thinking that they are more suited to background music than something you would listen to for pleasure.
If you enjoy Feeder’s quieter numbers this may be your bag, just don’t expect a ‘ Buck Rogers’ moment or even a Roy Rodgers one for that matter.
David Wilson