‘Finest Ramshackle Jam’ by Thirteen Stars

Artists

  • Hoss Thompson / Vocals and Guitar

  • Andy Bates / Drums

  • Jax Sedgwick / Guitar

  • Mike Reid / Bass

Rating

Musical Feel

Emotion
Grandiosity

Song / Album Composition

Melody
Structure
Pulse

Tracks

  • I’m Ready

  • Running So Long

  • Sweet Lies

  • Give It Good

  • Sleeping

  • Sorcery

  • Be There In The Morning

  • I’d Do Anything

  • Mint Jelly

  • Rebel

  • Steel Horse

  • Keep Calm and Carry On

  • Razor’s Edge

  • Break It Down Slowly

  • Only A Soldier

“I’m Ready,” kicks off Finest Ramshackle Jam the new album by Thirteen Stars, and boy is it a treat. The song oozes summer grit, the vocals come in full pelt and demand to be heard. The riffs are filled with energy and ensure the listener is nodding along halfway through.

“Running So Long,” continues the party for Thirteen Stars. Hitting that Seventies preacher rock vibe, they keep moving and grooving, delivering something that is anthemic and thoughtful.

“Sweet Lies,” moves with a stop and start. The guitar riffs are the leading light here, directing the song through various twists and turns.

“Give It Good,” moves back into the rock and roll riffer territory. There’s a swagger in the song that shows off just where Thirteen Stars are coming from.

“Sleeping,” goes in heavy. The riff is pure power and persuasion, delivering a kick in the nuts for everyone.

“Sorcery,” mixes the influences somewhat, turning and twisting the belt before unleashing pure carnage.

“Be There In The Morning,” goes back to a summery sixties vibe. A song that allows Thirteen Stars to truly show off the true depth of their ability.

“I’d Do Anything,” gets the swagger back on and delivers a mighty feast.

“Mint Jelly,” goes in hard. The riffs are plentiful, the swagger is a monstrous delight, and the song overall just kicks a punch.

“Rebel,” brings the Seventies back slowly but surely, delving into a mixture of textures and rhythms that deliver some fascinating changes for Thirteen Stars.

“Steel Horse,” brings in some fascinating Americana. The guitars jive in well with the melodies being espoused.

“Keep Calm and Carry On,” takes on the British motto and runs with it, producing some fascinating lyrical changes and vantage points.

“Razor’s Edge,” runs the gamut, taking no prisoners and driving a hard bargain into the midst of things.

“Break It Down Slowly,” is heavy.

“Only a Soldier,” finishes things off in grand style. A song that mixes together the plentiful with the scarce. A grand soiree into the night for all to see.

The album is out on 19th June via Rock People Music