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Wake up, Rooster calls
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A band from the U.K. is cock-a-doodling its way to fame
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Rooster is an unusual name for a rock band all right. But the sudden surge of popularity and acceptance of the four-member U.K music act is having classic rock critics running for cover. The debut self-titled album was launched a month ago across the U.K., and having entered the record charts in a couple of weeks of its release, Rooster hits Indian music stores this week.
The quartet of Nick Atkinson (vocals), Luke Potashnick (guitar), Ben Smyth (bass/backing vocals) and Dave Neale (drums) tell an interesting story behind naming themselves Rooster. According to Ben: "Nick came home 250 pounds richer having put a bet on a horse called Rooster Booster. It was around the same time we were looking for a name for the group, and Rooster was unanimously agreed as a catchy name."
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Talking about the idea of incorporating rock 'n' roll music in the album, he says: "We would best describe the music we play as stadium rock, the sort of music which is essentially rock with sing-along lyrics. It sounds crazy, but when the four of us sit together to jam, we imagine a massive stadium with tones of people watching us!" Explaining the group's unique brand of music, he says: "Rooster is hugely inspired by the music of Led Zeppelin, and we are striving to bring back classic rock to today's listeners who relate more to modern rock. The rock 'n' roll feel in our music makes dance music lovers relate to us as well."
Ben has a message for the Indian music lovers: "Thanks for keeping rock alive. We want you to hear our album, and buy the copies in large numbers, so that we can convince our music label to tour the country."
Rooster's launch single "Come Get Some" reflects the raw energy of rock combined with the feel-good, happy vibe of rock 'n' roll. "Staring At The Sun", the follow-up single, features some impressive acoustic guitar sounds while other tracks such as "Joy Ride" and "You're So Right For Me" maintain a high tempo and accomplishments which are on the louder side.
The foursome have created a unique mix of sounds still manage to sound good. Going by the album sales and instant fan-following, Rooster seem to be cock-a-doodling their way to fame.
A. VISHNU
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