Tom Williams & The Boat - 'Teenage Blood' review

Some things are more quintessentially English than others. Whilst Tom Williams may have only been dragged into John Lewis for his school uniform and he is by no means a 'poster child' for the town he still represents some of what are quintessentially English qualities.

Since they formed in 2007 Tom Williams & The Boat have built a steady musical career by following through numerous live dates, deserved critical acclaim, favourable airplay on some of the nations more influential stations.

Their last years very good debut album, 'Too Slow' was exquisite.

Barely a year on from that LP, Tom and his team are releasing their sophomore album 'Teenage Blood'.

Their casual observations on life's grim realities are more Dickens than Chas n' Dave, more articulate than comic.

"My sister was a referee, reffing Sunday morning leagues. South of Sheffield, in a park, showing yellow cards to rapists and thieves". The title track 'Teenage Blood' is similarly well worked, showing that they do reflective and considered. With a touch of sophistication they drift, penultimately, through the sun drenched evening air of 'Summer Drive' before 'Emily', a tale of tainted love, rounds off a sensational, stirring and stimulating ten track set.

Listen to their track, right here below: