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The Album: The Heavy – “The Glorious Dead”

September 12, 2012 By Tim Johnstone | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

The Heavy – The Glorious Dead – $7.99

There are very few bands that live up to their name.  Off the top of my head I can come up with, uh, FUN. as an example.  If you are going to name your band The Heavy, you best bring it.  And this neo-soul-rock outfit from Noid, England does just that.  The beats are heavy.  The vocals are heavy.  The groove is heavy.  The hooks, yeah, you guessed it.  The band’s third album The Glorious Dead is supremely satisfying.

Even if you’re not familiar with The Heavy, chances are you know at least one of their songs.  Their 2009 earworm “How You Like Me Now” was used in several television shows as well as a commercial for the KIA Soul.  That song provides just a hint of what’s waiting on the group’s boisterous new release The Glorious Dead.

A quick peek at their Spotify playlist provides some clues as to where these guys are coming from.  The Cult, The Specials, The English Beat, The Damned and The Shangri-Las are all represented.  Also apparent from repeated listenings are influences as diverse as Cab Calloway, The Black Keys and Tom Waits.  Somehow they bring all of this together in one decidedly grimy mix.  There is nothing tidy about these jams.

The album opens with the ferociously fun “Can’t Play Dead,” with a romper-stomper intensity and lyrics that will land this track on many Halloween playlists.  The first single, “What Makes a Good Man” is all super-fuzz-big-stuff guitars and string arrangements right out of a 70’s ‘sploitation flick.  This is a good thing.  “The Big Bad Wolf” is playful and dangerous.  “Be Mine” is sweet, sweaty sexual desperation with a gospel chorus.  “Just My Luck” is a dirty-rock rave-up with Tex-Mex horns.  There is no filler here.  The Glorious Dead gets better with every listen.  Post-swagger is the only thing that seems to adequately describe the feel of this album.

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The Glorious Dead is so good that it almost makes me wish I could reset was has been one of the most miserably hot and disgusting summers ever just so I can throw parties with this as the soundtrack.  It’s that good.  And I said almost.  Come to think of it, this’ll sound just as good in the fall and that means I get to explore that section of my closet where my cold weather clothing resides.  So, that’s settled.

Tim Johnstone is a former Virgin Records Label Rep and current award winning Music Director, Assistant Program Director, and on-air host at KRVB, which was awarded the FMQB AAA station of the year markets 50+.  He also writes a blog that’s a collection of the absolute best the internet has to offer.   It’s a must read.  And you can check it out here.

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Comments

  1. grasking says

    September 12, 2012 at 4:47 AM

    “She take my money when I’m in need.”

  2. Brian R says

    September 12, 2012 at 8:43 AM

    Going to see them in Houston, TX this Friday! So stoked!!!

  3. Derric says

    September 12, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    i LOVE How You Like Me Now, but thought that the rest of The House That Dirt Built was weak, so I’ve been putting off giving this album a shot. After reading this review and listening to What Makes a Good Man, I’ll pick up the album. Thanks!

  4. Keith says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:02 AM

    Nice–thanks for the recommendation.

  5. dreadpiratehurley says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:17 AM

    Just curious, what did you feel was weak on it? Personally, I had that album on repeat all last summer. I thought “Short Change Hero” was even better than “How You Like Me Now?”.

  6. dreadpiratehurley says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:18 AM

    Consider me jealous. The closest they get to me is St. Louis, and that’s a five hour drive. On a school day. With a test the next day. There’s no way I can swing it 🙁

  7. Wick Nooster says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:17 AM

    wate do ppl actually like Fun The Band?

  8. Wick Nooster says

    September 12, 2012 at 11:19 AM

    N e way these guys r alrite but if u want nother form of ‘heavy’, check out St. Vincent and David Byrne’s Love this Giant album.

  9. Alex Christensen says

    September 12, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    I love seeing this review up here! I have all 3 of their albums, and love the style. They reminds me of a soul version of Kasabian – they both have a super secret agent sound to them.

  10. Derric says

    September 12, 2012 at 2:13 PM

    Might have just been expectation of more “How You Like Me Now?” Wanted upbeat, dancey type stuff after hearing that and didn’t feel like I got it. Maybe I’ll give House another listen before listening to Glorious.

  11. GrayLikeTheColour says

    September 12, 2012 at 5:42 PM

    Awesome article, and great recommendation. Looking forward to seeing more ‘The Album:’ pieces in the future!

  12. John says

    September 12, 2012 at 6:02 PM

    saw them life in San Fran in august, they were pretty rockin! Did a rolling stones cover as well, that pretty much won me over

  13. John says

    September 12, 2012 at 6:03 PM

    Its safe to say that you have the blues, Im sure they will be in a few festivals next year at least I hope so

  14. Evan says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    wate ppl lyke stuff i dont?

  15. Na Humma says

    September 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    Damn, that’s quite well done. Thanks for broadening my musical horizons, Mr. Johnstone!

  16. Dreadpiratehurley says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:09 PM

    Yeah, I can see how it might not have lived up to your expectations. What I loved about it was that each song sounded basically completely different. The range of styles and sounds that this one bad can produce is amazing. Seriously, how do you get from “Oh No Not You Again” to “Stuck”? It takes 8 songs in between, but the transitions aren’t jarring. I feel that it works really, really well as a whole album.

  17. Dreadpiratehurley says

    September 12, 2012 at 10:10 PM

    Here’s t hoping!

  18. Kory Leach says

    September 16, 2012 at 12:20 AM

    I appreciate the recommendation! I listended to a sampling of their music and purchased the album. They have a great sound!

  19. Marshall Lilly says

    September 16, 2012 at 8:39 PM

    wayte…peepooyle yoooz aktyal inglish???

  20. John HP says

    September 18, 2012 at 10:47 AM

    Absolutely love discovering new music, thanks!

  21. Derek says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    I have this album, and it rocks.

  22. Derek says

    September 29, 2012 at 2:52 PM

    Dang, I just learned there is an album by The Heavy that I don’t have! It’s not offered on Zune Pass. Boo.

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