The Whigs: In The Dark

The Whigs
In The Dark
ATO Records [2010]









Fire Note Says: It still has it's moments!

Album Review:
Here is the deal on The Whigs. Since being hailed by many in 2006 as the next big thing, the group has had a hard time living up to the tag. In The Dark is the bands third long player and probably their most radio friendly to date. This could be a good thing for the band but trouble for fans, as In The Dark has its moments but lacks consistency. Some tracks like "Black Lotus" and first single "Kill Me Carolyne" are catchy but not necessarily memorable. Other tracks grab your ear for a second but don't seem to leave a terribly lasting impression, as the songs just feel too polished or smoothed out. It is not till "Naked" appears as the last track on the album that the band truly rekindles some of the grit their initial hype was all about. It is a six minute rocker that builds with a fever and really showcases all of the groups talents. Even though In The Dark does not represent The Whigs best work, it does still possess the right components for the band to be relevant and makes them worth checking out in the future.

Key Tracks: "Black Lotus", "Kill Me Carolyne", "Naked"

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Ryan Adams
Kings Of Leon
The Replacements

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-Reviewed by Robyn Gatsby