The Brothers 'Strut', Dave and Arthur, and band have now accomplished something that most of us thought highly improbable, namely to produce a body of work that remains consistent throughout, without floundering towards an easier, more pedestrian route. This is the baseline, the spine, for their debut album 'Celebrity Freekshow', but it's zenith is James Price, whose raw, passionate vocals nail the mother to the Cathedral door.

The Struts punch through the hi-fi with a venomous irony punctuated by a sneering, pungent punch line, punishing the punter with an almost Bad Company on acid guitar, and 'Billy Idol' friendly chorus. Though hard, basic rock remains, listening to these songs could save you thousands of dollars in therapy, and great rock and roll is just a bonus.

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