Escape Music [Release date 23.09.22]

To quote their bio Streetlight Circus were “Born in New York City, raised on Rock ‘n’ Roll”. They have been playing live since 2010 with two independently released full-length albums and one EP to their name to date.

Streetlight Circus consist of vocalist/bassist David Shaw, lead guitarist George Giannoulis, guitarist Alex Rude and drummer Erik Fehrenbach. On this album they have a number of guest musicians including Berton Averre of The Knack, The Posies’ Jon Auer and Tony Harnell.

Opener and the title track sets Streetlight Circus’s musical stall out nicely, namely dirty rock n roll riffs and lots of melody. Artists like KISS and Michael Monroe come to mind. ‘Drive It Like I Stole It’ featuring Berton Averre of The Knack, is likely to be one of the most infectious pop rock tunes you’ll hear this year. That synth riff running through it gives the song a nice nod to late 70s/early 80s pop rock.

‘Cherry Cola’, one of two songs featuring Jon Auer of The Posies, will have you singing along to the chorus after one listen. The band’s years on the road have certainly helped them write crowd pleasing tunes.

Tony Harnell adds a bit of vocal magic to ‘Dirty Earth’. David Shaw has a strong, clear vocal which allows the listener to hear the lyrics easily, which you need as the band cleverly utilise wordplay on each song.

‘Zero At The Bone’ seems a tad overlong, however, the lyrics of ‘Rattle The Cage’ will raise a smile and a fist in time to the music, seeing the album out on a high.

Good time rock n roll which fans of the likes of KISS and Enuff Z Nuff will lap up. Crammed full of catchy melodies Streetlight Circus have a gem of an album on their hands here. ****

Review by Jason Ritchie

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