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THE STRUTS Bring The Glory To Minnesota (Concert Review)
First Avenue – Minneapolis, MN
May 15th 2018
It’s not exactly a secret that rock needs a kick in the ass. To that end, America is getting that kick right now as the Struts are rolling through the states with The Glorious Sons who are quite possibly the most important band rock has had since the Rolling Stones. This is the type of one two punch rock fans crave.
Anyone famliar with my writing knows I can love gush about the band from Kingston Ontario for hours. The Glorious Sons walked on stage just after 8 and hit everything that makes Rock n Roll great. They have two full length albums (The Union and Young Beauties & Fools) that are two of the best records of the decade. I caught them a couple of months back in this same clubs second room. Tonight on the main stage they we just as good minus the first song where lead singer Brett Emmons microphone didn’t work.
Talking about pushing rock into the now while using it’s basic tools, I give you The Struts. The Bay City Rollers with a dash of Queen. Part of me sees a one trick pony. But the trick is soooo good. And based on the crowds reaction I am not alone in thinking that. From the opening notes of “Put Your Hands Up”, the nearly sold out crowd was screaming along to every song.
From the first chords of the night, to the excellent new track “Primadonna”, to the last notes of the evening. The Struts reminded the United States that England still knows how to rock. The tour runs through the end of May before they hit the festival circuit in Europe. I encourage anyone who can, see this tour.
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