Joyous Celebration of Ska and Pop: A Review of Death of Guitar Pop’s ’69 Candy Street'”
Death of Guitar Pop is a British band that has been gaining attention for their unique blend of ska, indie, and pop music. The band consists of two members, singer and guitarist Jonathan Hick known as Top Kat and frontman and vocalist Oliver Hookings known as Silky. Their fan-funded debut album, “69 Candy Street,” released in 2017, earned them critical acclaim and a growing fanbase.
What sets Death of Guitar Pop apart is their ability to infuse their music with a sense of fun and positivity. Their songs are catchy and upbeat, with infectious hooks that will have listeners tapping their feet and singing along. They tackle themes of love, relationships, and everyday life, with a mix of humor and sincerity.
Musically, Death of Guitar Pop draws inspiration from a wide range of genres. Ska and reggae rhythms provide the backbone for many of their songs, while indie and pop influences add a modern edge. The band’s instrumentation is diverse, with horns, keyboards, and a variety of percussion instruments adding depth and texture to the music.
One of the standout tracks on “69 Candy Street” is “Suburban Ska Club,” which is an ode to the ska scene in the suburbs of London with its driving rhythm, catchy horn hooks, and singalong chorus, it’s a song that’s guaranteed to get any ska party started. It’s a catchy, upbeat song that will have listeners nodding their heads and tapping their feet. Another standout track is “Rickety Old Train,” a song about a journey on a rundown train that’s full of quirky details and fun lyrics.
The album is seems to be a tribute to the iconic Two Tone record label that helped popularise ska music in the UK in the late 1970s and early 1980s. The songs are a perfect blend of old-school ska and modern indie-pop, with catchy guitar riffs and an infectious horn melody.
Throughout the album, Death of Guitar Pop display a knack for writing catchy, singalong choruses that will get stuck in your head for days. But what sets them apart is their ability to infuse their music with a sense of joy and positivity. Even on songs like “Sweet Sensation,” which deals with themes of heartbreak and disappointment, there’s a sense of resilience and hope that shines through.
Overall, “69 Candy Street” is an impressive debut from a band that’s sure to make waves in the ska and indie-pop scenes. With its catchy hooks, upbeat rhythms, and infectious energy, it’s an album that’s guaranteed to put a smile on your face and get you dancing. Death of Guitar Pop is a band that’s worth keeping an eye on. Their music is upbeat, catchy, and fun, with a sense of positivity that’s all too rare in today’s world. Fans of ska, indie, and pop music will find plenty to enjoy in their music, and their live shows are sure to be a party.
By Johnny Bradley
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