Locksley "Be In Love"

Locksley features brothers Jesse and Jordan Laz (rhythm guitar and bass respectively), Kai Kennedy(lead guitar) and Sam Bair(drums). 2008’s “Don’t Make Me Wait” was a triumph of rock and pop and burst them through the national consciousness. Locksley tries their best to get the feeling of a live show across on “Be In Love.”  Starting with “Love You Too” it bounces along with gritty guitar chords and shouting choruses, it all plays with an infectious exuberance that cannot be denied. The Brit-pop guitar lines “One More Minute” and “Days of Youth” are pretty catchy diversions with easy to follow melodies. The album sags a bit with the next few tracks, although the writing on “21st Century” paints a vivid picture of a “a rebel in a three-piece suit /Two inches higher in his Beatle boots.” A favorite here has to be the early single “The Whip” which is tailor made for a sports anthem along the lines of Garry Glitter’s “Rock and Roll Part 2.” The Kinks garage-style on  “Down for Too Long” is another gem that will get you caught up in the air guitar spirit. The band stumbles on a few tracks, but thankfully there is enough here to keep you interested.  Kinks legend, Ray Davies himself commented “I got to know the guys in Locksley last year when they served as my backing band for my U.S. tour. I just heard their forthcoming album “Be In Love” and I was reminded why I loved these guys in the first place.” Overall, the album isn’t that deep, but it’s lots of fun to listen and sing along to.

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