Make Something Happen: A Tribute To The Flashcubes
Big Stir, 2025
10/10
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The power pop Hall of Famers The Flashcubes bring us 3 of their biggest hits and 21 new covers from similarly great bands that do justice to the legendary rockers who are still active with the original line up.
The Flashcubes starts the festivities with the powerful, jangly and melodic “Reminisce”, and it isn’t long until Graham Parker and Mike Gent treat us to the gritty and warm spirit of “Pathetic”.
Further along, The Kennedys put a fresh coat of paint on the harmonic and percussively strong “Walking Through The Park”, while The Peppermint Kicks toss in the summery and upbeat rock of “Muscle Beach”.
Moving close to the end, The Flashcubes return with the layered and dreamy “If These Hands”, and The Spongetones exit the record with the frisky retro-rock of “Nothing Really Matters When You’re Young”.
Even if you’ve somehow never heard of The Flashcubes don’t worry; as long as names like Cheap Trick, The Raspberries, The Kinks and The Beatles perk your ears up, you’re going to love this.
Travels well with: Crossword Smiles- Consequences + Detours; The Spongetones- The 40th Anniversary Concert… And Beyond