Artist:     Live Politics          

Album:   Beg, Steal & Borrow

Personnel:  
Steve Quirk – Vocals
Dan Bridge - Guitar
Phil Luen – Bass
Sam Pavey – Drums

Track Listing:  
01 – Time Stood Still
02 – Devils Of War
03 – Memories
04 – Only Love
05 – Not Enough Hours
06 – Water
07 – 2:12

Stand Out Track:   Memories


Review:  
With a variety of sounds, from all out pop rock to reggae, to ballads, to pure indie brilliance, ‘Live Politics’ seemed to have covered all the bases on their debut album ‘Beg, Steal & Borrow’.

With the exquisite ballads, ‘Memories’ and ‘Not Enough Hours’, the band could easily fit into the James Morrison singer songwriter category, but they are not that sickly sweet. The raw guitar sound on ‘Water’ and the sheer power and catchiness of the opening track ‘Time Stood Still’ makes sure they have a slight edge to their songs. The Oasis influence is very apparent on both the first and last track, but the vocals carry both songs into a different category altogether. The Rock ‘n’ Soul attitude that the band seem to possess, combined with the sublime vocals, gritty guitar work and great catchy choruses, make this South London four piece a band to watch out for in 2012.

Reviewed By: Andy

 
Gigs: 
Oct 28   100 Club    London (Single Launch)

WebSite: 
http://www.youtube.com/profile?nomobile=1&user=livepolitics100
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Live-Politics/59575411707
www.myspace.com/livepolitics