Mixed opinions on this one. The general consensus is that The West Seventies provide very pleasant background music of the soft rock genre, something you could stick on the stereo when you have your mates over. This is a band who would probably be more popular stateside where this type of sound is more widely listened to, although Irish bands always have an advantage in that Ireland (and particularly Dublin) is known for it's music clubs and wide musical tastes. The sound of The West Seventies harks back to our eighties heydays, and some of us have to admit to a certain soft spot for this type of music, although unfortunately many of the modern generation have gone in a totally different direction. Lead vocalist sounds a little depressed and bored at times, but overall a good selection of tracks and the musicianship is clearly very well defined.

First impressions: "Hey, is this a new Del Amitri album?"
Strongly influenced by Americana, The Lush Rollers provide us with a well finished and polished sound so often absent from modern music. Mellow and pleasant, each track is slightly different so many tastes are covered - one minute you are listening to a track which would be ideal to slow-dance to, the next you're grooving like a lunatic. The American influence is clear in many of the tracks, which would not be out of place down Texas way! Check this Scottish band out, it's always great when something of this quality makes it's way down from the Highlands to the rest of us…

Hey, the real thing. A bit rough and authentic, at times influenced by Led Zepplin being influenced by the Deep South - if you see what we mean! The whole team liked this CD, it made us sit up and listen. Based in Austin, Texas, RC Banks sound is full of influence from the southern states - with mouth organs aplenty, lots of plinky-plonk piano and guitar riffs by the dozen. If you like the Blues, Deep south Jazz or even Country, there is something here for you. Get past the rough edges and this is something quite stylish and special.