"PSYCH-TINGED GARAGE-ROCK/POWERPOP FROM THE MEDWAY DELTA"
The Galileo 7's sound leans in a more pop-psych direction than some of Allan Crockford's previous rougher-hewn combos such as The Prisoners, The Solarflares and Thee Headcoats. While the sound still has the trademark gritty guitar, saturated organ, drive and energy of those unashamedly garage-rocking outfits, the new album tips the balance further towards crafted songs and harmonies. If you demand unhelpful and inaccurate reference points before you listen to new music, think late-period Soft Boys, Dukes of Stratosphear, The Nazz and any number of bands who went a bit psych and wobbly in 67 then got back to making pop songs when the stuff had worn off a bit. Chuck in a bit of late '70's new wave and a Children of Nuggets boxset and you'll be halfway to getting the wrong end of the stick.
Support comes from Portsmouth's all-time favourite Garage Rock fiends THE GOOD TIME CHARLIES. "This is histrionics channeled into melody, sweet backing vocals switch into adrenalised , neck vein bulging passion."
Tickets are £6.00 advance, available from The Wedgewood Rooms Box Office...limited numbers available!!!