Ordinary isn’t the worst word to describe Company of Thieves. It has all the ingredients to make a fruitcake, but without love, it just tastes like fruitcake. (That’s an Archie Comics reference, by the way.)
“Oscar Wilde” stands out a little. There is a little more passion in the vocals here, and the music is a bit more spirited. But generally you’ve got a three-piece female-fronted rock band here. Like Arvydas Sabonis, they are a bit of a hobby spare.
My standards for Wind-up Records bands are pretty high. After all, Stretch Princess were on that label. Unfortunately, the 21st century has happened to Company of Thieves, and that makes it sound a little too modern for me. That might be good for you. If so, “Pressure” is a good song.
“Around the Block” sounds much better. Why can’t they do more like this? Very strong vocals and lyrics that mean something. “Even in the Dark” slows things down without making it boring. This sounds iike Club 8.
This album is backward. The end is so much better than the beginning. Tough it out, and you’ll be rewarded.
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