Beth Blade and The Beautiful Disasters

“Jack and Coke” picks you up by the scruff of the neck and shakes you until there’s no signs of life, ”kiss my ass”

Hailing from Cardiff Beth and her band have gone about building a solid reputation over the last few years peddling their own brand of attitude fueled rock n roll.
Since the release of their first album “Bad Habit” in 2017 they have toured with some of the biggest names in the business and only recently returned from playing on the Kiss Kruise supporting the masked ones alongside many other bands.
So here we have it, in only a matter of days the world will get to wrap their ears around “Show Me Your Teeth” it’s been very hotly backed on their pledge campaign ahead of the release so the question is now will it live up to expectations?

“Secrets” gets things underway, full of raw rock n roll power with her voice perfectly showcased in the mix, rumbling bass intact… you can already see this in the live arena with many fists pumping the air.
“Give it all You’ve Got” swiftly follows along and it’s an instant favorite, full of hooks and with a lively production you just can’t help but nod along.
The third track is “On and On”, bouncy riffing complimenting this number as Beth sings “when the sky stops falling in on us” there is already enough to make you go back for repeated listens.
“You And I” fires up with plenty of punch, a tale of failed romance and you can really feel that this was written with reflection on some life experience, great mix again [see a theme here] the band have gone for a big production and it pays off.

“Crazy “offers up the lightest relief of the album and it’s here that you hear Beth’s vocal in its most stripped back state before the chorus kicks in and smashes you in the face, even at its most fragile point there is still plenty of punch with another few lines of lyrics that will become etched on your brain.

“Show Me Your Teeth” the title track comes on like a dirty old Crue track lurching along with cowbell intact, instead of Beth channeling her inner Vince though it’s Joan Jett I’m hearing as this is straight out of The Runaways top drawer and undoubtedly a standout across the 12 tracks on offer.
“I Ain’t Got Nothing [if I ain’t got rock and roll]“ is another highlight and how are these for some great words “you gotta do it for the love of it, cos you can’t get enough of it” Beth exclaims and who are we to argue, transferred to the live setting it’s a surefire winner and this album is sounding like all killer already.

“Lost In You” is the first track that takes me back to 70’s era Kiss, Strutter comes to mind and there’s no harm in wearing your influences on your sleeve especially when it’s this good.
“Into the Light” kicks off with guitars intertwining and quickly builds into another melodic slab of arena rock, like I said there is no weak link.
With “1974” I’m already obsessed with listening out for song and band references, it would make a great video single release, who doesn’t enjoy reminiscing honestly... I’m totally sold.
“Who Do You Love Now?” continues in the catchy vein, upbeat while painting a melancholy vision of what might have been.
To the final track of the 12, “Jack and Coke” picks you up by the scruff of the neck and shakes you until there’s no signs of life, ”kiss my ass” indeed Beth.

I’m very much sold on this album, were only a few days into the new year and again my faith is utterly intact in the state of British Rock and Metal, there’s so much great product out there if you are willing to take a listen.

If you are willing to give something new a try this year make it this album, filled with quality no nonsense rock and roll from start to finish, if you like what you hear take it from me Beth and her band deliver live also.
Don’t just take my word for it though, the proof of the pudding is in the tasting as they say!
SF