I’m a sucker for great British guitar rock. Who can deny the greatness of acts like Arctic Monkeys and The Libertines? Not I. So when I received some music from Glasgow based rockers Johnny Reb, I had a good feeling they would be right up my ally musically. Turns out I was right.
It’s hard to deny their resemblance to The Libertines. You can hear it in the twang of the guitars and the vocals. This band spent some time in Portugal recording new songs with Boz Boorer (Morrissey’s guitarist), and “Brown Paper Bag” was one of the great outcomes. Boz is even a featured guest on the harmonica. Hopefully the song will be included on their debut EP which is due this Spring.
The band are allowing me to stream the song, so check it out below. Also, you better get used to the name Johnny Reb around these parts.
[audio:https://weallwantsomeone.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/01/Johnny-Reb-Brown-Paper-Bag-Feat.-Boz-Boorer.mp3|titles=Johnny Reb – Brown Paper Bag (Feat. Boz Boorer)]If you live in Glasgow, the boys will be playing at the Captain’s Rest on January 14th. It’s only £2! While your at it check out their live cover of Edwyn Collins’ “A Girl Like You”, as well as a live rendition of their song “Where Were Spring”:
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