- Audio CD (2 April 2004)
- Number of Discs: 1
- Label: Heavenly
- ASIN: B0002SVNLU
- Other Editions: Audio CD | Vinyl | MP3 Download
- Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 53,023 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
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The 22-20s may claim they're not rooted in the blues, but it takes roughly one minute's worth of listen to any of their songs to see that they may be stretching things the truth just a bit. From the jarring squall of their dirty fuzz guitars to the massively reverberating drum sound, the blues in its Hives-and-White-Stripes-garage-rock glory is present and correct, and a treat for fans of either of those bands. The dynamic of the 22-20s equates to a whirlwind of sound, sweeping up everything in its heavy path, very reminiscent of Black Rebel Motorcycle Club but with slightly more definition. The added bonus of having keyboards in the mix increases the band's range, but they still manage to retain the edge of rawness that benefits all bands whose primary objective is to make you want to groove. If there's one complaint to this album, it's that the songs maintain a certainly predictability- either the constant tempo of the heaviest songs, or the usual weakness of the acoustic tracks like "Friends". This may wear on some, but the ferocity and talent of the band manage to hold attention for anyone with a passing interest in today's garage rock scene. --Thom Allott
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The 22-20s have been kicking about the live circuit for a few years now. The Lincoln blues quartet have been catching the eyes and ears of record bosses and music hacks up and down the country. Indeed the gutsy teenagers even took the bold step of releasing a live mini-album, 05/03 before their first studio record saw the light of day.
Thankfully the 22-20s ability to marry gritty rock 'n' roll with classic blues has not been lost in transition from gig to record on this triumphant self-titled debut. The same bludgeoning sound that made the band come alive on stage is ever present throughout. With the help of Primal Scream producer Brendan Lynch, the 22-20s have thrown together 10 dark and thunderous songs about love, demons, lust and sexual frustration.
The angry stomp of "Why Don't You Do It For Me?" tells the story of an insecure man left out in the cold by his lover. Singer Martin Trimble emphasises this point brilliantly with the sharp snarling vocals: "You look so good in a photograph but you never dress up for me...I'm your man why don't you do it for me?". Rumbling opener "Devil In Me" oozes the same angry intensity. Only this time Trimble's biting vocals are vented at the voice of temptation against a backdrop of scratchy riffs and pounding drum-rolls.
The talented quartet mix it up with campfire ballad "Friends", turning back the clock to the band's early blues roots when they first hit the road. Unfortunately their ability to slow things down falls by the wayside on the dreary "The Things That Lovers Do".
Thankfully the 22-20s for the most part stick to what they do best, playing intense rock n roll songs like the upbeat "I'm The One" and psychedelic chart hit "Shoot Your Gun".
The band's three year transformation from blues breaking hopefuls to coming of age rock 'n' roll stars has been a long one.But boy it's been worth it. --Damian Jones
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Well written, well crafted and beautifully performed.
This is a debut that ranks along side the the debut albums of The Stone Roses, Blur & Oasis.
This is bluesy without being blues and rocky without being rock, it meets the two genres half way and really works.
The album kicks in with "The Devil In Me" which is a wondeful track and the standard never drops. All the singles are on here and this deserves to be massive. If you want to take a chance on some new music, liked the singles or you're a fan of the Stones then I'd recommend this CD 5/5
This is a debut that ranks along side the the debut albums of The Stone Roses, Blur & Oasis.
This is bluesy without being blues and rocky without being rock, it meets the two genres half way and really works.
The album kicks in with "The Devil In Me" which is a wondeful track and the standard never drops. All the singles are on here and this deserves to be massive. If you want to take a chance on some new music, liked the singles or you're a fan of the Stones then I'd recommend this CD 5/5
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I came across this album purely by chance and it turned out to be a stroke of good luck.
The style isn't original, but the songs are special enough for you not to care. There's certainly a Doors influence in there, with a raw, unpolished sound that works astonishingly well and, for some weird reason, reminds me of The Animals.
"Devil In Me" is a cracking start to the album and, when followed by "Such A Fool", you know your in for a treat. There are a couple of tracks that take a few listens to get used to and "The Things That Lovers Do" is the weak track on the album. However the icing on this particular cake is "Shoot Your Gun" which has to be one of the finest tracks I've heard in ages.
All in all, a fantastic debut that deserves the plaudits it's received from the media.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I am a huge fan of this band , and was worried that the album would not live up to the previous live effort of 05/03, but i shouldnt have this is a quality debut showing that the band can pull it off in the studio and as a live band. well worth a purchase and well worth seeing live
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Published on 9 Oct 2004 by Nick
where'd they learn to shoot they're guns so straight?
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