The Arrogants

The Arrogants

Reflecting similar fixations with -60s garage rock and r'n'b as The Strypes – though more Standells than the Yardbirds – The Arrogants, a quartet of young -blues from a gun' hipsters, deliver an impressive set of organ-driven beats. Whilst sceptics cast disdain at such organically minded youths and their obvious allegiance to past influences, it would be criminal to deny the time-defying impact of these shots of minimalist blues for the lost generation.

These Lille teenagers discovered mod, R&B, and garage and decide they should make some themselves. A road less travelled these days, so it's refreshing to hear it done at all, let alone so greatly. This quartet don't take themselves too seriously (at least with that name and those shades you'd hope they don't), and the juvenile abandonment sparkles loud and clear from the speakers.

They have already supported such notables like The Pretty Things and Lenny Kravitz. Their album was produced by Healer Selecta (aka Yvan Serrano of The Dustaphonics), recorded at the studio of the National Belgian Corporation in just three days, and mastered by Pete Maher (The Killers, Rolling Stones, U2 and Jack White).

The Arrogants consist of Thomas Babczynski in the rhythm guitar and vocals, Louis Szymanowski in the bass, Martin Tournemire in the organ, Hugo El Hadeuf in the drums, and Emilian Mierzejewski in the solo guitar.

It's somewhat of a relief to know that '60s influenced garage rock is prevailing with the younger generation, notably with bands like The Arrogants, Les Grys Grys, The Missing Souls and The Baron Four. It's certainly good news for us middle aged punksters - we can now relax a little, the future of garage rock is in capable hands. Their crackin' first album, "No Time To Wait" is available here. There is no time to waste - go and buy it now!