The Turning - Settle For That

The Turning - Settle For That - album review

Callum Thornhill

The Turning are the latest mod inspired band aiming to make a hit within the music industry.

The West-London four piece have already toured with The Strypes as well as playing live shows in Ireland, Belgium, Spain and France.

However, it is their mini album Settle For That that the band are hoping will help them musically conquer the world.

The lead single of the same title as the album was released 15th July 2014 on BBrat Records. Combining both edgy instrumentation and witty lyrics, it is clear to see the energy and passion displayed by lead singer Luke McLaughlin.

The full album consists of tracks that would sound phenomenal live, in particular track 6 Shake. This drum based foot tapper brilliantly demonstrates the band's ability to perfectly compose their music.

There is a very 'sixties' feel to every track and the guitar performances from McLaughlin and David Bardon compliments Ruben Kenton-Harris' drumming. No band though is complete without a slick bassist - Louis Gilbert fills that hole for The Turning.

No tracks are over three minutes long, this allows to band to leave their music short and sweet. Listeners are also left pining for more this way. The shortest track is I'm Out at just 2 minutes and 8 seconds whereas the longest is Clear Of My Mind at a slightly longer 2 minutes 45 seconds.

It is evident that The Turning have toured with fellow Irishmen The Strypes. Settle For That has a very similar feel to The Strpes debut album Snapshot.

 It is very difficult for any band inspired by the 60's mod and 70's punk to create a unique sound and not be compared to bands of the same genre. However, The Turning have done a great job at trying.

For a debut album, not one song can be criticised and listeners shouldn't skip a track on Settle For That.

Overall, I feel that The Turning are an exciting prospect for British music and I imagine that you will be seeing them on tour before long.

Contacts from UK, USA, France, and Japan are all massively interested in The Turning and have all planned gigs for 2015. If they play near you, I strongly advise going to see them before they become massive and you miss out!

The band are always maturing and will only get bigger!

Listen to single Settle For That now HERE