Insipid four-chord odes to the perseverance and whoa-oh-oh of those of us who are “still here” only serve to remind me that I should probably be on my way.
Bombastic moments break up the day, but it’s generally innocuous stuff. “Brightside” is the highlight, with its natural progression and pleasing add-ons.
They have an excellent rhythm section, with super-fast beats, and are really tight. The guitarist kicks ass, and the singer keeps up with the hectic pace.
The very best old music crafted by top-flight archeologists, rock-lifters, fakers, and shakers is here now; unravel and time-travel with the Spiritual Beggars.