The Maybes? are an exciting new band from Liverpool who sound a bit like early Razorlight.
The review:
There are a few similarities between Liverpool quintet The Maybes? and the early raw energy of Razorlight. But Nick Ellis, vocalist and lead guitarist with the band, is not just another Johnny Borrell; he has his own unique style and sound.
'Boys', the second single from debut album 'Promise', continues the tradition of great British guitar music. The approach is direct and punchy as the swathe of guitars, drums and vocals quickly blend and intertwine. The band step up a notch on the short but anthemic chorus, as Ellis tells us how "Boys will be boys...and we're lost in the city tonight'. At the two minute mark, the music rises to the definitive high point as the guitars and drums reach a crescendo before dropping away to let Ellis back to finish the story. The song epitomises lad-culture without sounding, well, too much like a bunch of lads.
'Boys' is a wonderfully crafted guitar pop song and will be a great addition to 'Promise'. Liverpool seems to produce great guitar bands - let's hope The Maybes? are destined to be one of them.
-- CS (for The Music Magazine)
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