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'You're Welcome' - Modern Guilt EP Review


'You're Welcome' - Modern Guilt EP Review


London garage rock band, Modern Guilt released their EP 'You're Welcome' on 25th June.  

It is an EP of guitar anthems with catchy hooks and riffs throughout - pure brilliance! The EP showcases the band across five tracks and includes their singles 'Hoping for the Hoping' and 'Get Along'. 

My first observation is that the intros to all of these songs are so strong and amazingly addictive, although completely different, each one draws you into the song and has you invested. 

'Double Denim' the opening track starts with static radio noises and mellow string sounds and synths. It then explodes into a heavier retro rock feel, with the guitars and strong vocals, featuring a fantastic guitar solo. Having watched the video that they have just released for this song, the retro feel of the song is embedded even more in my mind.

'Hoping for the Hoping',  I love a song that uses 'ooo's' - we underestimate how much they can add to the atmosphere.  Starting with a strong rhythm from both the bass and guitar, this one was maybe the catchiest on the EP for me, I loved the groovy bass throughout the song and found myself singing the oooo's and "when push comes to shove" as I danced around the room with a hairbrush. 

'One-Fifty' has a repeating guitar hook intro, a lighter 60's vibe, and a cowbell, which makes any song cooler! Seriously talented guitarist in this band!

'Get Along' is possibly my favourite, if I was pushed to choose. The amazing guitar hook and solo give this one a real psychedelic feel which is just intensified by the keys and then the vocals in the chorus. Again the introduction grabs you from the start, this one is arena size, the crowd singing back the "woah's", I would love to see it!

'Shadow Boxer' is the final track, and I have to say I had a Smiths - 'Bigmouth Strikes Again' vibe from this one, which I love! I definitely felt more of the soul and blues influence here that the band mentions in their Spotify bio. 

Modern Guilt are Jaz (Vocals/Guitar), Andreas (Lead Guitar), Scott (Drums), Glyn (Keys) and Dan (Bass). They say their songs are about dealing with love and mistakes. Jaz said the lyrics "are a coming to terms with who you are and how you've changed. It's about pinpointing where we stand in our own lives when things start to shift"

Over all of these tracks it has to be noted they are songs not only to dance to but to strut to! They are full of swag and attitude. The vocals are confident and bold in their delivery,  I would love to see how Modern Guilt perform these live as I have images rivaling Mick Jagger. A fantastic and original EP from a clearly very talented band, it stands out from the crowd!



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