Boasting a prowess and confidence that belies their young age, The Marshal Stars certainly live up to expectation following their high-profile recording/publishing deals.
Michael John’s rock-blues vocals offset the weighty force of the song’s grunge-rock leanings, and while the tune bounces with ambition and virility, the overall effect is nicely grounding and uncomplicated. As their one-time gigging buddy Brendan Benson might also attest, there is power and beauty in simplicity.