TROUBLED HORSE — Revolution On Repeat (review)

TROUBLED HORSE — Revolution On Repeat album cover Album · 2017 · Hard Rock Buy this album from MMA partners
4/5 ·
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After a solid but unspectacular debut album of retro rock in 2012, Swedes Troubled Horse are back with a far more convincing collection of Songs.

Revolution On Repeat is released on Lee Dorrian’s Rise Above Records, a label I always check out new releases on as they’re rarely less than interesting, it marks considerable growth over Step Inside. They’re working from the same template of sixties/seventies hard rock and psych but with a more diverse collection of songs and improved writing skills as well as generally kicking more ass. Opener Hurricane and second song The Fithy Ones are a grand statement of intent packed full of strong hooks, killer riffs and full of energy. High octane rock ‘ n roll is the name of the game for much of this stuff but Troubled Horse seem to take influences from all over the place. Check out the country rock of Desperation and there’s even a cover of Warren Zevon’s My Shit’s Fucked up and very convincing it is too.

Despite only vocalist/guitarist Martin Heppich remaining from the debut album these guys have obviously still had time to hone their chops and the organic production reveals a tight band on top of their game.

This retro rock thing may be a bit overdone these days but down to the diversity of the material on offer here Troubled Horse stands out from the pack. With barely a weak song these guys deserve some of your time if this is your bag.
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