By Daffs (TwoDaff)
Before the pandemic hit, London based three-piece Come At The King (CATK) were building up a real head of steam, receiving many plaudits with a string of impressive releases coupled with trademark energetic live performances, things were bubbling along nicely. Then as Covid took hold the band decided to take a break, in fact they even toyed with the idea of calling it a day. Thankfully they didn’t and are now back with their first release in two years, ‘It’s A Good Life’ demanding you take an upbeat, positive spin on life at a time of so much negativity.
Influenced by the blues infused sounds of the early 00’s garage rock revival drawing comparisons to early Kings of Leon, White Stripes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club intertwined with a bit of Oasis, Charlatans and The Libertines, producing a swaggering, blistering sound. Previous releases include ‘Old Town Fighter’ ‘Shudder’ and a swaggering bluesy cover of ‘Praise You’
CATK are Max (Guitar and Vocals), Laurence (Bass) and Cal (Drums) first started when Max and Cal visited Glastonbury and decided they wanted to start a band, they brought in Laurence and CATK was born. It’s A Good Life was released on the 14th of October and after taken so much time off, CATK return with their own indie record label with the first release of many as they gear up to release their debut album next year with headline shows across London and Herts, it’s a very exciting time for the band once again.
“It grabs you straight away”
Their latest release shows that the band haven’t idled the last few years away, bringing back their trademark rock/indie infused sound. Energetic and pacey, it grabs you straight away from the opening riff, powerful drums and deep thumping bass. It has attitude right from the start. The vocal is commanding, powerful and strong, a great rock voice full of self-assurance. The opening line “I got the devil in my ear, pulling me into the fire” is delivered against a rolling, pounding rhythm and a guitar hook that just keeps you listening.
“Commanding, powerful and strong”
Its great rock n roll with a subtle indie vibe, and a hint of psychedelia all packaged in to one song. It’s got an added energy too, think Kings of Leon meets Zeppelin with the coolness and swagger reminiscent of early Oasis, a fine blend in my opinion.
“Coolness and swagger”
The chorus just rocks in a hail of driven guitars and then we have a fantastic solo building to a crescendo of wall-to-wall sound, the guitars scream and blister driving the track onward overlaid with that powerful vocal. Played live this will have the place jumping. They have taken the skeleton of American 00’s rock and given it the organs of classic blues and covered it with a British Indie Skin. Powerful, swaggering, its honest indie infused rock.
“A hail of driven guitars”
This is a great comeback track. Thankfully these guys decided to carry on and I for one can’t wait to see what else they release. Bring on that album!
