The Temperance Movement Erupts Into Blues Rock Frenzy

"Take It Back" introduces us to British blues rockers The Temperance Movement. They come crashing into our midst with a cocky air not unlike Australian band Jet, the lads known for "Cold Hard Bitch" the unapologetic he-man anthem AC/DC wish they'd thought up. Damon Wilson's spotlight breakout moment happens right when vocalist Phil Campbell's barking out the title. Unwise would you be to forget Paul Sayer. The dude's guitar sneaks underneath vocals and drums like it was meant to hang its hat there. Piss and vinegar abound. What exactly are the intangibles The Temperance Movement have to share. For starters when you bring high dollar energy right out of the gate you're naturally compelled to enter the adrenaline stream that prompted it. Nick Fyffe kicks posterior on bass. That right there's extraordinary beer chugging song making. The bass rumbles like a classic car tuned up for maximum rumble. There's much to be said for the short and to the point quality. A shade over 3 minutes gets the job done. These lads appear armed for bear. Luke Potashnick chimes in at his end with his own guitar work. Twin assault with fret represents an iconic tradition of the rock music world. It's wonderful to know The Temperance Movement plays and pays it forward. Picture if you will "Take It Back" blaring from a car's speakers, the top down, neighbors shaking their fists in incredulity at the racket being made. Nick's bass seldom leaves Damon's side. The results are wondrous to behold. You've got to both have the rock attitude and be able to deliver the goods. The Temperance Movement succeeds on both counts. Paul and Damon gel to enable the rapport more common with established tag teams like Tyler and Perry or Jagger and Richards or even Mercury and May. Everyone gets in that zone successful folks in any profession dream about hitting at some point in their careers. Each band member steps into his own personality. Together that personality exudes an in your face bravado that basically translates as rock's chief template. Rough edged as a dude in bad need of a shave to eradicate the five o' clock shadow stubble Damon's pipes growl in rabid dog agitation. This only seeks to make Damon an even bigger force to reckon with. The "Whoa-oh" chorus could have you on your knees as if you'd dropped into their confessional hall waiting to be either absolved or punished severely. "Take It Back" comes nowhere near being a punishment for your ears. Plenty to endorse. The guitars are cued up beautifully. The drummer hammers out some blistering beats. The bassist has a dangerous allure that could sustain a previously swagger starved man for days. Take my word for it. "Take It Back" doesn't take long to ingratiate itself into your system. You'll be addicted to the aftertaste and afterglow almost on impact.