Album Notes

If this is the notoriously difficult third album, the first two must have been a breeze. Sharp Practise play classic English rock, with more than a nod towards folk and blues. The emphasis on Banging The Rocks is on songs, hook laden and heartfelt. One song in particular sticks out, Girls Don't Look which bemoans the way that female sexuality has started aping that of the blokes, more concerned with numbers rather
than relationships, generation x not getting generation y especially where the xx chromosome is concerned. An album of ideas and concepts.
The sound of a band who like to keep things quiet and wouldn't say no to an acoustic set, but not tonight: tonight they wanna rock. And rock they do, with a pure rock 'n’roll feeling. Adept at loud'n'hooky rockers, brash and moving anthems, and plaintive guitar pop, with clean hooks and lyrics filled with imagery. Standing for an interesting mixture of all rock styles, no matter if classic rock, blues or folk. And standing especially for one thing: insanely catchy melodies!
There are also a number of qualities in this group, foremost of which is a certain personality and a sense of responsibility. They lead their career with flair and good sense as a genuine global group. They are doing the whole rock thing just as they see and feel it. These guys aren't just following trends, they're setting their varied stall out and saying 'hey, come inside, sit down, relax and enjoy what we do'.