Unapologetic gushings of a musical nature. On the records that have shaped my tastes, are currently rocking my world, and will take pride of place in my collection for years to come. Live reviews, profiles and features. Psych, soul, funk, punk, alt-rock, soft-rock and a whole lot more besides.
Young Guv’s “Ripe
4 Luv” is power-pop perfection done in a soulful, Princestylee. The echoed multi-track vocals, easy way with an infectious tune, and total disregard for grammar all point towards the Purple One in his mid-80s purple patch. Its approachability is made all the more
surprising and pleasing when you learn that the Guv - real name Ben Cook - is a fully-paid-up member
of uncompromising hardcore concept-punks Fucked Up. Cook's "a ghostwriter eating pasta as he pens al dente tunes for the likes of Sum 41, Kelly Clarkson and Taylor Swift", according to the tongue-in-cheek press release, but the truth is all those acts would Die 4 a song as good as "Ripe 4 Luv".
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