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In his bookThe 10 Rules Of Rock And Roll, Robert Forster affirms as his last rule: “The three-piece band is the purest form of rock and roll expression.”
It’s a point with some weight behind it, but take a moment to consider the humble two-piece in the same light.
Polish Club have been pushing their blend of vintage soul, garage rock and the dirty side of the blues for a few years now. In turn, their debut LP is equal parts concerted effort and impulsive release – one that’s been a long time coming, so it charges out of the gates the second you press ‘play’.
Novak’s guttural delivery is Alright Already’s centrepiece – perhaps not since Royal Headache’s Shogun has a singer gotten this grungy with such a refined vocal palette, contrasting the two for full effect and the best possible results. From loose and punky (‘Where U Been’, ‘Shark Attack!’) to vulnerable and lovelorn (‘How To Be Alone’), Alright Already runs the gamut without ever breaking a sweat.
Whether you’re a Club regular or just visiting for the first time, Alright Already ensures you’ll be sticking around until the lights come on and security kicks you out.
Polish Club’sAlright Alreadyis out now via Double Double/Island.
