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SINGLE REVIEW: THE RASCALS

Full of energy, Suspicious Wit drags you in through its contorted guitars and pounding drums and dumps you out rather suddenly and somewhat unsatisfied, on the other side. The comparisons with the likes of label mates The Coral and sound-a-likes Artic Monkeys are inevitable, but the obvious differences between The Rascals and their contemporaries are both compelling and problematic. Being happy to shun pop sensibilities in order to explore darker and deeper narrative and musical themes is commendable, and not alien territory to Deltasonic artists; all surface no feeling these boys are not, and it makes for a good listen. The problem though, is the lack of a proper tune. Despite being full of ideas the Wirral based 3-piece seem to flounder half way through, leaving the feeling that something is missing, namely a hook for the listener to take away with them. With an album set for a summer release, The Rascals have developed a sound that will have fans and critics alike eagerly awaiting their debut long player, but on the strength of Suspicious Wit, whether they have the songs to fill it remains to be seen.

(Deltasonic) Released 18/02/08

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