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This Is The Tomb of The Juice is Michael Pyro & co.’s first album, and it’s a ballsy, gritty collection of songs, the kind of record that announces the summer, oscillating between aggressive Alabama 3 rantings and über-cool James Brown blues funk. It’s probably best not to give too much thought to the lyrics of the single ‘Girl I’m Gonna Fuck You Up’, but suffice to say if you like flamboyant Scissor Sisters/Darkness-type ostentation in a band, then this riotous fivesome will do the trick. ‘Tell No Lies’ loops in the listener’s head day and night, and ‘Rant’ is just that. Elsewhere, ‘Something In The Water’ prowls out of the stereo and demands attention. Already commanding a regular live following with their funk swamp noise, you could never bring Republic of Loose home to meet your mother, but your auld fella would probably high-five you across the table. Very refreshing.