The Lions RampantIt's Fun To Do Bad Things
Deep Elm Records [2010]
Fire Note Says: Get ready to join the fun!
Album Review:
After several solid and rockin' EPs, The Lions Rampant have finally released their debut record It's Fun To Do Bad Things and it is everything fans will want. It contains the same ballsy blues garage rock as their previous offerings but shows a strong progression in songwriting and structure, which feels much more focused. The key ingredient in all of this is the energy level because The Lions Rampant never let down and It's Fun To Do Bad Things will have your foot tapping from track 1 to track 13. Frontman Stuart Mackenzie drives each track with his commanding raspy like vocals as he gives 110% on every note. The record itself tells the story of a young romantic and his search for love, taking things to the limit, enjoying the nightlife, and falling in and out of love but don't imagine that tale being sappy because The Lions Rampant never turn down the amps. There will be nothing new found on It's Fun To Do Bad Things but plenty of good times will follow as the rock is authentic and with all the groups and records out there that just seem inflated, The Lions Rampant are the real deal and wear their hearts on their sleeve!
Key Tracks: "Lights On", "I'm A Riot", "Kara"
Bands With Similar Fire:
The Dirtbombs
Band Of Skulls
The Greenhornes
The Lions Rampant: Play Rock N Roll [EP] [Fire Note Review 6/12/08]
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Deep Elm Records
-Reviewed by Sam DaMatta
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