The Music, quite simply, rocks. And if I didn’t write another word about this band, I would have been as descriptive as needed for the purpose of this review. However, The Music is more than just good. This band of 4 young lads from the UK has put together an album of very cool rock songs. As it was voiced to me by one of our critics, The Music has created an encyclopedic tapestry of rock music from the 60s and 70s but with a modern appeal. That’s a pretty good assessment. What that means, in a nutshell, is that when you listen to The Music, you hear so many influences that somehow incorporate into a singular style that you find yourself browsing through your mind.

But don’t let that detract you or throw you off. The Music pulls this off with ease and a sort of “U2” cool. In this generation of all too few rock icons, The Music stands musically taller than many of them. There is no posing; just some kids with instruments and a flair for memorable tunes. And that’s the element for standard rock n roll. It’s what it’s all about.

There are 10 songs on this debut release. The most striking songs, “Take The Long Road and Walk It” and “The Truth Is No Words” are radio friendly in an immediate way. In a time when listeners have matured, we have (or should have) the ability and tolerance to play album cuts, without edit, on the radio. This is where The Music shines. Given the accessibility of this album, there are several singles here with great B sides to add to them.

With hints of psychedelia ("Human") and old school guitar playing, this album yields up pleasant surprise after surprise. All this is done with a foot firmly planted in this era.

Robert Harvey's vocals are ranged well allowing him sufficient flexibility to try on different stylings. With the mix of the band instrumental abilities, The Music comes out on top of every song on this well crafted album.

I have heard additional material from the band including a near picture perfect cover of Tommy James and The Shondells' "Draggin' The Line". And it seems that every one I have played this band to have been impressed.

The disc is enhanced and comes with a good video for "Take The Long Road and Walk It", a five minute set of mixed interviews and live footage from the band. Also, a direct link to their website.

All in all, The Music have the goods to be around for a very long time. They possess the quality that, in time, can mature into something special. I only hope that they are discovered by the masses before they hang up their guitars. Don't miss this band...they have earned every star of this review.

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The Music
The Music

Released: February 25, 2003
Origination Year: 2003
Time: 55:49
Tracks: 10
Produced by: Jim Abbiss
Engineered by: Barny
Mixed by:
Mastered by: Mayfair
Style: Studio
Format: CD
Enhancement: Enhanced CD
Label: Capitol Records
Website:
www.themusicuk.com

The Dance
Take The Long Road and Walk It
Human
The Truth is No Words
Float
Turn Out The Light
The People
Getaway
Disco
Too High