It’s been a strange year. Just recently, I can’t keep up with the great, new albums being released. I almost missed this one, the second long player from the boys from Berlin. While Giuda keep us waiting for their next album, Mäsh have wasted no time in releasing potentially the boot boy glam album of 2024. It’s a loose term, really, as while there are many similarities between the two bands, Mäsh have their own flavour. They have the fun, infectious element of the early Giuda albums, but bring a touch of Dr Feelgood’s mania as well.

And the benign influence of the mighty Wilko Johnson can be heard on opening number ‘Candy’. If this doesn’t get you moving, nothing will. And ‘Beale Street’, with added harmonica, is equally addictive, though the opening riff is straight from The Monkees. So far, so good.

‘I Like It’ couldn’t be simpler, like The Stray Cats’ ‘Little Miss Prissy’. The band are obviously having a ball playing the songs, and it rubs off. ‘Endless’ is probably closest to Giuda, two minutes of perfect glam pop, bursting with energy. ‘Complication’ and ‘John and Maggie’ wouldn’t be out of place on a Slade album, and ‘Rich Folks’ also has that Canvey Island, driving rhythm, a real joy to hear.

Mäsh wear their influences with pride, but they keep it sounding fresh throughout, and the energy level is impressive. ‘Tickin’’ brings a bit more boot boy muscle to the mix, and Giuda should be looking over their collective shoulder, after the patchy ‘E.V.A’ album. Mäsh have the songs, the attitude and the enthusiasm for mass appeal.

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Author: Martin Chamarette