Single Review: IV Thieves

'Take this Heart'

Reviewer: Nicky Veness

19.03.07

If you were lucky enough to catch Nic Armstrong on his jaunt round the UK in 2005 you'll be familiar with his musical nods to the Liverpool 60's scene. Since notching up support slots to the likes of oasis & Paul Weller & enjoying critical acclaim for his 'The Greatest White Liar' album, he's gone back to the US, got himself a permanent band and changed their name to the more democratic IV Thieves. The result is that the retro vibe has matured into a sound that evokes the best bits of bands like The La's and shack but makes for a genuinely warm & unique sound. Take this Heart is an unashamed stomper of a track that almost verges into glam rock territory but without the cheese factor, while on the flip side 'Won't be Fooled' is as warm as west coast LA sunshine. It certainly bodes well for debut album 'If we can't Escape my Pretty', which is out now.


 

Nicky Veness