Wideboy Generation

With a strong Essex, dropping h\'s and t\'s accent, WG take off where Blur and Jet left British rock and roll. Their debut E.P. filled to the \'fackin\' brim with catchy riffs, gang vocals and the occasional solo doesn\'t dissapoint or outstay its welcome with average song times of 3:30.

Despite some parts of the E.P. sounding like it should be on the Actua Soccer 2 soundtrack (maybe something not to be ashamed of) none of the tracks follow cliche masterplans left by bands in the same vein as Wideboy Generation, Wideboy actually does something different with the tools their given.

However, at some points it feels like Wideboy Generation could take their music much further - their debut is a valiant attempt that should leave an impression, and I hope it does, as W.G. deserve to last long enough to show what they are really, musically about. And for their singer to get some elocution lessons. Watch their space.

David Robson