Snappy Little Numbers / Rocket Heart (2022)
I can't write about Gentlemen Rogues without mentioning how much I loved the band Jill back in the 90s, as they share members and you'll probably hear me say things like they sound like a grown up Jill, which makes sense if you think about it. Another thing I do when writing about Gentlemen Rogues is double check every mention of their name to try to make sure I didn't write Gentleman Rogues by mistake. Which I do almost every single time.
This LP is made up of ten of the twelve tracks from two previously released EPs. The CD only A History So Repeating and the digital only Fatal music. I assume the two tracks that were left off were done so due to space constraints on the vinyl, but you do get them as part of the digital download.
These are all great songs. Upbeat and catchy. Tons of melody and catchy choruses. A little slower than what I'd typically call pop punk, but punky enough to where there's still just the right amount of energy and enthusiasm coming through. Every time I hear Gentlemen Rogues, I like them more and more and am eagerly waiting for their first official full length, which I understand they are working on now. Sign me up.
Oh, and while I have a captive audience, I'd like to say to Danny and Chuck, would you two please talk about putting out a physical version of a Jill discography. It should be vinyl, but at the very least throw a CD together or something will you? The people need it. The people demand it. Make it happen!
Gentlemen Rogues - A History of Fatalism
https://snappylittlenumbers.bandcamp.com/album/a-history-of-fatalism
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