Francy b/w I’ve Got A Match
Snappy Little Numbers, 2022
9/10
Listen to Francy b/w I’ve Got A Match
An Austin, Texas quartet who are equal parts indie, punk, and power-pop, Gentlemen Rogues know their way around a guitar fueled tune that rocks and rolls in a way that brings to mind names like Mould, Westerberg or Schwarzenbach.
“Francy” starts the listen and makes an immediate impression with its firm drumming, smooth guitar pop melodies and powerful delivery that manages to remind us both of UK punk from the early ‘80s, as well as more recent heroes like Superchunk or even Dillinger Four.
“I’ve Got A Match” is equally enjoyable, and swirls with plenty of sharp hooks and a bit of a jangle in the more indie-rock focused approach that certainly does justice to They Might Be Giants, who penned the tune.
Available on 7” vinyl that’s tri-color striped and comes with a download code, Gentlemen Rogues are no strangers to excellent singles, and these 2 tracks continue that trend with pop-friendly and gritty punk that we can never tire of.
Travels well with: Falsetto Boy- People Crying In Cars; Night Court- Nervous Birds