Guttercats “Eternal Life”
Guttercats “Eternal Life” When we reviewed the last Guttercats release we remarked on how they brought a sound that walked on both the seedier and darker side of life. Whilst […]
Tag Archives: sleaze rock
The Nuclears “Seasides”
If there is a music label that’s going to pull us kicking and screaming out of the doom and gloom of a pandemic then it’s Rum Bar Records. Mind you, […]
David Ryder Prangley “Black Magic and True Love”
David Ryder Prangley “Black Magic and True Love” The name David Ryder Prangley will be familiar to many of you as the former singer with the wonderful Rachel Stamp. They […]
Wyldlife “Year of The Snake”
Wyldlife “Year of The Snake” We loved Wyldife’s last album (https://thesoulofaclown.com/2017/12/27/wyldlife-out-on-your-block/) so were excited to hear this new release. Let’s face it, they certainly have the ‘cool credentials’ you’d want […]
Duck and Cover “Two Shots”
Duck and Cover “Two Shots” There are so few bands releasing great rock n roll music, we were glad to see that Duck and Cover were back with another EP. […]
Beat City Tubeworks “Top Rock”
Beat City Tubeworks “Top Rock” We don’t know what they put in the water in Scandinavia but somehow it seems to produce more than it’s fair share of brilliant sleazy […]
Michael Monroe “One Man Gang”
Michael Monroe “One Man Gang” For some of us, Michael Monroe will always be known as the frontman of the legendary Hanoi Rocks. That’s probably a bit unfair, as he […]
Indonesian Junk “Spiderbites”
Indonesian Junk “Spiderbites” This is the third release from Indonesian Junk, a band on the brilliant Rum Bar Records label. We’ve absolutely loved their previous releases. That’s no surprise given […]
Starcrawler “Devour You”
Starcrawler “Devour You” It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were enjoying the sleazy punk sound of Starcrawler’s debut release. Since then, we’ve seen a somewhat explosive Glastonbury performance. […]
Cheap Gunslingers “S/T”
Cheap Gunslingers “S/T” Sometimes you just see a band name and kinda get a hunch what they sound like and know that you’re gonna love them. Well, at least that’s […]
The Sweet Things “In Borrowed Shoes”
The Sweet Things “In Borrowed Shoes” We briefly featured The Sweet Things a while ago when they released a single (see here). Having loved their retro flavoured rock n roll, […]
Table Scraps “Autonomy”
Table Scraps “Autonomy” Let’s face it, there’s hardly an abundance of great garage rock bands in the UK at the moment. So, we were delighted to learn that not only […]
Paradise Alley “Psychotic Playground (25th Anniversary Edition)”
Paradise Alley “Psychotic Playground (25th Anniversary Edition)” Back in the glorious days of the glam metal/sleaze metal peak, Paradise Alley emerged as one of the few UK bands that might […]
The Bitterlicks “Benzo Blues”
The Bitterlicks “Benzo Blues” Given that The Bitterlicks promise to offer up a “blend of rock n roll, punk, country and blues to create a distinct style of rock n […]
The Struts “Young & Dangerous”
The Struts “Young & Dangerous” There’s something joyous about the fact that The Struts are a loud and bombastic band with a sense of glam and daring that hail from…Derby! […]
Stop Calling Me Frank “Spider In My Beer And Other Songs”
Stop Calling Me Frank “Spider In My Beer And Other Songs” It must be tough knowing what details to include when promoting a band and their new release. But as […]
Indonesian Junk “Darkness Calling”
Indonesian Junk “Darkness Calling” We love the fact that Indonesian Junk are consistently releasing new material. Whilst other bands seem to take years and years delivering new music, Indonesian Junk […]
Criminal Kids “S/T”
Criminal Kids “S/T” Occasionally you get a real affinity with a label and almost feel like they’re signing bands to match your tastes. That’s the way we’re beginning to feel […]
Plastic Tears “Angels With Attitude”
Plastic Tears “Angels With Attitude” Never judge a book by it’s cover? Let’s be honest, the band name and title of this album should give you an idea what kind […]
Smash Fashion “Rompus Pompous”
Smash Fashion “Rompus Pompous” When we reviewed Smash Fashion’s last album we were delighted by their glammy rock and roll which offered up a real sense of fun. Of course, […]
Rachel Stamp “Now I’m Nailed To Your Bedroom Wall”
Rachel Stamp “Now I’m Nailed To Your Bedroom Wall” There are probably quite a few bands where you can’t help but feel that in a different time, with different circumstances […]
Prima Donna “S/T”
Prima Donna “S/T” For some time now, Prima Donna have been flying the flag in delivering rock n roll with a hint of glam and sleaze. Sadly, fame in the […]
Twin Flames Radio “S/t”
Twin Flames Radio “S/t” Now when the bands The Dog’s D’Amour and Vixen first hit the scene, you’d have got big odds on two of the members getting married. But […]
Ryan Roxie “Imagine Your Reality”
Ryan Roxie “Imagine Your Reality” Ryan Roxie may not be a household name here in the UK. But for fans of early sleaze rock will know him from the brilliant […]
Manic Street Preachers – Birmingham Arena 27 April 2018
Manic Street Preachers – Birmingham Arena 27 April 2018 As we approach the venue there’s an instant reminder of how long the Manics have been around. When we first saw […]
Last Great Dreamers “13th Floor Renegades”
Last Great Dreamers “13th Floor Renegades” OK, let’s be clear from the outset…. We LOVE the Last Great Dreamers! For us, they will always be one of those bands who […]
Razorbats “Razorbats II”
Razor Bats “Razor Bats II” It doesn’t seem that long ago that we were reviewing the last release from Razorbats (see here). It’s good to see a band getting stuff […]
Doll Hazard “Transatlantic Meltdown”
Doll Hazard “Transatlantic Meltdown” This is a release from a duo of Chris Damian Doll and Sandy Hazard who are actually in two other bands, Dirtbag Republic (a band we’ve […]
The Richmond Sluts ”60 Cycles Of Love”
The Richmond Sluts ”60 Cycles Of Love” Sometimes it can be band name or a photo or album title that first attracts you to them even before you actually hear […]
The Flux Machine “Hurricane”
The Flux Machine “Hurricane” The Flux Machine advise that they are aiming to appeal to people “who love fast-paced rock n roll with a slightly bad attitude” which sounds right […]
The Soul Of A Clown 