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More On The Deccas – UK Indie band
Taken from BBC Kent Introducing’s myspace blog! We couldn’t of put it better!
The Deccas reviewed by listener Stephen Morris
Category: Music
Kent based band The Deccas are an exciting group of Mod Revisionists. Listener Stephen Morris visits their Myspace page and finds out more.
Mersey Beats:
The Deccas are a band from Medway but have the sound of band more likely to come from the Mersey. Their songs have a retro feel that brings back the sound of the early Beatles (think of songs like “You’re Gonna Lose That Girl” from Help) but they also summon up reminders of more recent bands like The Crescent, The Coral, The Zutons and, most recent of all, The Last Shadow Puppets.
There’s also some non-Scouse references in there. “Out of My Mind” could easily be found on a recent Oasis album while lead singer Wesley Wren has a snarly voice that sounds not just like Liam Gallagher but also Jake Burns of the Stiff Little Fingers.
Sounds of the 60s:
It’s an exciting retro-sound that brings the feel of Mod right up to the 21st century. For all they’re use of Hammond organs and Sixties era harmonies there is nothing old fashioned or stale about this band. The music is fresh, vibrant and riotous.
The songs are about the traditional rock and roll staples of love and heartbreak. “Leave it Alone” is about trying hard not to get back together with someone who is bad for you. Meanwhile “All Mine” and “Out of my Mind” are both about being caught in the middle of a difficult relationship and wanting to sort it out.
Let’s Stay Together:
The band’s Myspace page also currently features a video for “Don’t Take Your Eyes” which, again, covers the theme of wanting to stay together with someone you love.
Gigs:
All in all, The Deccas are an exciting band that bridge the generations from the sixties to the present day. They have quite a few gigs coming up across Kent in February and March so try and check them out if you can.
To hear more from The Deccas you can find a link to their MySpace via the BBC Kent Introducing friends.
