Let's add another one to the growing stack of rave reviews of The States' debut release! At seven tracks, the appropriately-titled Gimme Joy is either a generously sized EP or a really short album. Whatever you call it, it's sure to leave you wanting more. This Melbourne-based foursome brings a wide array of influences to the table (glam rock, power pop, punk, '60s girl groups, even a little country), but basically what we have here is a good old-fashioned rock 'n' roll band playing timeless and splendidly infectious music. The States are Scarlett Maloney (tuffy) on lead vocals and guitar, Joe Imfeld (The Prize) on lead guitar, Paddy Leahy on bass, and Georgie Harkin on drums. They aren't trying to reinvent the wheel, and why would you want them to when they can turn out songs this good and play them with this much gusto? There's not a bad song in this bunch. In fact, you could land anywhere on this record and find yourself assured that rock 'n' roll is as alive and well as it has ever been. This is the kind of music you wish they still played on the radio! The States, who deliver the perfect mix of irresistible hooks and bad-ass attitude, will remind you of some of your old favorites (Suzi Quatro, Runaways, T.Rex, New York Dolls) without ever coming off like copyists. Gimme Joy is a great debut that creates sky-high expectations for a follow-up. Something tells me The States are not bound to disappoint.
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