Alternative Power trio Mrs Beckett released their debut album Unattractively Needy, this past Friday,23rd September.
The band's brand of dirty and powerful rock'n'roll has been heralded as gaining influence from Motorhead and Little Richard. Formed in the North-East of England in 2019, Lead singer/guitarist, Jim Kitson planned on writing a musical about a band reforming after one of its members transitioned. Fortunately, Kitson realised his dislike of musicals and plugged in his Telecaster and brought in long-time musical companion, Peter Peverley on bass and Dave Pipkin on drums.
The ten-track LP was recorded live at The Shed in Kitson's home studio in Durham, England. The LP begins with the slow-burner 'Care', an anthemic rock track that has Kitson crooning over bluesy riffs, Next up is the boogie rock stomper 'Defeats', followed by some slow numbers in the latest single 'Devastating' and the rock ballad 'Collapsing'.
Mrs Beckett really knows how to rock out with hook-laden choruses and bags full of riffs. Each track is well-produced and tells a lot about the personality of the band. They combine slow, melodic tracks with up-tempo, faster ones including 'Lucky Day' and the foot-stomping blues of 'Simple'. Unatrractively Needy proves to be an attractive addition to anyone's rock collection this Autumn.
Overall, Mrs Beckett combines rousy rock 'n' roll and fun songs for the masses.
Words by Anselm Anderson. Rating 8.75/10
Social Media
https://mrsbeckett.bandcamp.com
https://www.facebook.com/Mrs-Beckett-874879622871914/
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