Review: South Yorkshire four-piece rock n' rollers The Sherlocks are truly DIY, having set up their own record label, Teddy Boy, after exiting their deal with Infectious/BMG. This is their second album on their own label and comes after their previous release hit the top ten. Sonically, The Sherlocks have always stuck to their guns, celebrating handmade indie rock n' roll with the tools that it's always been made with guitar/bass/drums/vocals, while being unafraid of embellishments if it benefits the song. Similar in a way to Catfish and The Bottlemen, The Sherlocks make music that sounds written for arenas with thousands of people singing their massive choruses back at them. Single 'Man On The Loose' is a particularly strong with classic rock solos with a Noel Gallagher High Flying Birds meets Thin Lizzy feel. And 'Bones' is a rip-roaring modern classic that put jet fuel in your step as you go about your day. Another top ten is surely on the cards.
Review: Epic, catchy choruses, scintillating blues rock solos and a self-confident frontman that will have likely had Alan McGee champing at the bit to sign to Creation back in the 90s - The Sherlocks hit all the right notes. The South Yorkshire four-piece indie rock n' rollers have stuck to their guns with guitar-based rock music and ignored the keyboard craze to craft face-melting anthems and earned them a loyal fanbase along the way. Their new album comes out on their own label Teddyboy Records and the band will be looking to outdo themselves by securing their first ever number one spot in the charts when this comes out. To their credit, they have every chance with their rabble-rousing tunes sounding more expansive and ambitious than ever before. Long may this ever-rising four-piece fly the flag for guitar music.
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