DIY pop/rock outfit The Scratch's somehow familiarly unfamiliar new single, 'Numbers', is a piece of wonderfully edgy pop/rock with nu-punk attitude and wholesome retro intonations. Rammed full of typically British popability but with genuine global appeal, 'Numbers' is great 'dirty rockin' pop' as only we Brits can manage - fast, raw, homely and real!!
Beautifully raw and genuine sounding, 'Numbers' has that special bite to it that so many bands either can't achieve or, wrongly, engineer out in the studio. It works very well and you just can't help joining in with the guys here and getting yer rocks off to 'Numbers'. With hints of The Jam, a touch of early Who, the street drive of The Clash and the 'now' rockin' melodic tendencies of Green Day and Bowling For Soup, The Scratch sound vibrant and kick ass cool.
Catchy and foot tappin', 'Numbers' is one of those songs that, once you've heard it, you'll recognise it again next time, even if you only hear a few bars of it - it's just a great hooky, sing-along work that's commercial as hell and pretty much a timeless gem. 'Numbers' is heavily (but without goin' overboard) guitar oriented (think Keith Richards plays punk and you'll sorta get the picture!) but the rhythm section very much play their part by providing the high-octane-fuel drive from the dark depths of the engine compartment. Vocally, The Scratch keep it honest and nicely formed - the end result is a damn fine single that could do well for this St.Albans four piece.
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