{"id":25859,"date":"2025-01-02T18:25:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-02T18:25:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=25859"},"modified":"2025-01-24T00:41:55","modified_gmt":"2025-01-24T00:41:55","slug":"frankie-and-the-studs-lifes-a-glitch-deadbeat-records","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rpmonline.co.uk\/?p=25859","title":{"rendered":"Frankie and the Studs – \u2018Life\u2019s a Glitch\u2019 (Deadbeat Records)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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After many years, the anticipated moment has arrived with Frankie and the Studs finally releasing their full-length debut album. This album has kicked off 2025 with not just a bang but a massive detonation. I had high expectations coming into this one as I have liked the singles the band has released over the years which have showcased a band homing in on their sound. High-powered rock \u2018n\u2019 roll infused with helpings of glam and punk is perhaps the best general description I can give, but they also throw in some other cool wrinkles here. It\u2019s not a stretch to think of them sharing a bill with DGeneration and the New York Loose in New York back in the 90\u2019s, even with their California roots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Storming out of the gate with the previous single \u2018Hole in My Head\u2019 works perfectly as the heavy rhythm leaves an immediate impression on the listener. Frankie Clarke\u2019s vocals sit comfortably in the mix here to set up an awesome call-and-response type punk chorus with her bandmates to hammer the hook into your head. The guitar solo simply shreds too. Changing gears with the slightly slower \u2018BiMiNi,\u2019 this one has always reminded me a bit of a 90\u2019s era type song a la the New York Loose and it again highlights one of the qualities of the band, they can pull from different eras and make it all work together. \u2018Headrush\u201d ups the tempo again with a catchy chorus that burns itself into your head.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u2018Flash\u2019 is another early single that is one of my absolute favourites, not just from this album but in general. This is a glorious song that feels like it was dipped in 70\u2019s glam, 77 punk, the streets of NYC, and then sprinkled with extra helpings of what makes this band so special. The contrast between \u2018Flash\u201d and next song \u2018Here I Lie\u2019 is perfect with the dark and moody latter song providing a great contrast. \u2018Monster\u2019 closes the first half of the album with the band utilizing a tempo that sways from slower to faster with another chorus that begs for audience participation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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