Fun, fast-paced rock
Scotland’s The Amorettes are back with their fourth album Born to Break. Much like their previous albums, it’s filled with fun, fast-paced rock. The band is nearly ten years old, but they still retain so much youthful energy that makes each of their songs a hit. The Amorettes biography on their website says that their plan is to take over the world one show at a time, and with songs like these, they are already well on their way to accomplishing that goal. Consisting of Gill Montgomery on vocals and guitar, and sisters Heather McKay and Hannah McKay on bass and drums respectively, The Amorettes have a unique sound that is shown beautifully in their newest album.
Born to Break begins with “Can You Feel the Fire,” a fast-paced song that is an excellent choice to begin the high-energy album. Gill Montgomery’s vocals shine on this song, as she expresses perfect emotion in every line she sings. The lyrics as well aren’t particularly deep or impactful, but they work perfectly with The Amorettes’ desire to be known for their stage presence. It’s a song that a listener can immediately picture the band singing on stage, making it a great addition to The Amorettes’ catalog. The second song on the album is “Hello And Goodbye.” It starts with a great guitar riff, showing Montgomery’s multiple talents. It’s a bluesy song, and the style works perfectly with Montgomery’s vocals. The lyrics are relatable as they reference confusion over a relationship, “I have no use for you/ so one more time hello and goodbye.” On an album as long as this one, “Hello and Goodbye” is definitely a standout.
Some other notable songs on Born to Break are “What Ever Gets You Through The Night,” “You Still Got Rock and Roll” and “Bat Shit Crazy.” “What Ever Gets You Through The Night” is arguably the best song on the album. It has some great guitar riffs, incredibly impressive drumming by Hannah McKay and an upbeat sound to it that makes it enjoyable to listen to. It’s a rock song that ventures out of the genre a bit, as it’s easily accessible to listeners who aren’t normal rock fans. “You Still Got Rock and Roll” similarly has great guitar and drums, but is a very different song that also works well. It’s more stereotypical rock, with a beat that makes it very memorable. “Bat Shit Crazy” starts off sounding very similar to “You Still Got Rock and Roll” but like every other song on the album is unique to itself. “Ready or not/ all hell is going to break loose,” Montgomery sings, the lyrics aiding this song in also being concert ready.
The album ends with “I Want It Bad.” It’s a more low-key song, and Montgomery’s vocals come in sounding slightly echoed, giving the song a slightly trippy feeling. It would be interesting to see The Amorettes experiment in style and produce more songs like this one, as they do it well. Born to Break is available for purchase now, and the band will be touring the UK throughout the month of April.
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