Scoundrels are the latest addition to the recently revived blues label ‘Blue Horizon’. Their trademark sound is bluesy American rock, think Matchbox Twenty but with a palpable portion of southern comfort and soul.
The title track ‘Sniff It Up’ quickly commands attention acting as a ballsy and confident rock opener whereas ‘Hangman’s Lament’ provides a more narrative nod to its country-inspired sound. There’s an upsurge in pace in ‘Just Can’t Get Enough’ with unsupported vocal touches adding clout to its runaway rifts.
In contrast the final two tracks ‘Arrogance Blues’ and ‘Outta Town Blues’ rein back the pace completely to reach a slow dance state, proving just how versatile the band can be.
This fiesty five track EP has provided us with a decent taster of what’s to come and I’m pleased to say it’s flexed enough musical muscle to prove there’s more to Scoundrels than their blues background would have you believe.
In other news, the band are set to release their self-titled debut album on 27th June 2011. This will be preceded by the brand new single ‘Gulf Of Mexico‘ on 20th June. They have also announced a bunch of shows in this period.
Scoundrels EP ‘Sniff It Up’ is out now on Blue Horizon.
