The Super Nashwan Kids - Theresmoneywhereyourmouthis

This four piece band from London literally screamed out of my speakers in such a way that made me jump out of my skin. The shrill, distinctive and fast-talking warble of vocalist Regé makes for some getting used too! Once you do, you realise that this here is a band you WANT to listen to again. This four track release sounds quite awesome! Track one, the titled 'theresmoneywhereyourmouthis' produces a sound of unparalleled groove and riffery both unusual and awesome at the same time.

It sounds like a juiced up sonic the hedgehog song, so funky and listenable despite being quite heavy. The guitar work by Ben and Jak is really quite something and their signature line through this song, full of hooks, gives it a really classy marketable sound. Give these guys a trombone or a clarinet and they could be a fantastic scar band - the natural funk is apparent. The vocals though hint at a different kind of scene, an attitude ridden punk taste in each song.

The second song, 'Friends 'n' Favours', tells you the listener to 'demand an answer' .. the question though, is left to you to work out. Regé can really hit different notes with a fine, melodic voice, and this song gives a full scope of what he is capable of. This band is reminiscent of Incubus before they became big - a funky, groovy sound that could of been made in someone’s basement and rather then give over any thought to how it's received, it is unleashed upon the world and TSNK leave it up to you to pick up the pieces from all the out of control house parties their songs feature in - and will feature in, make no doubt about it.

The ominously named 'Generation Genocide' has a much more serious, melancholic feel to it then the other songs. The punk attitude is back here though and Regé is not happy with something... and as is his wont when he's unhappy, his voice becomes fast and indiscernible. He's like a precocious child you know is capable of such brilliance so you put up with the funky, petulant spoken vocals that he produces here in this song. The final song, 'Watch The Fall', has Regé again going at it hammer and tongs in a decidedly accentuated voice that also contains his own voice as a backing. It makes for an awesome sound and especially the chorus gets your head nodding.

These guys are an excellent example of how to take rock and make it funky and groovy. There album is something that should be listened too, especially when you're feeling energetic - you know these guys are. The final bonus song, 'Cancer', starts typically with an awesomely funky combination of guitar and drum work and is the kind of song you hope you hear live. The kind of song where you see people dancing ridiculous moves with big smiles on their faces and cups of beer in their hand. Seeing these guys live is something you can do and know you'll be safe from mosh damage but you definitely won't be able to stand around nodding your head - you dance or you die. An excellent album.

Regé - Vocals
Andor Sperling - Guitar
Ben Mackenzie - Guitar
Tose Page - Bass
Ian Brunton - Drums

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