Treat - s/t (1992)

I knew nothing about thrse guys but if someone asked me to describe the best no thrills, straight down the line, rock band then I'd have to say Treat, because these guys really rock. I was impressed by the War babies debut, but this record sounds like it's only just come out so fresh is it, and those vocals from Mats leven are majestic and bolshy. There is something incredibly bombastic about Treat, the lush guitars, the big production, the crashing drums and those well crafted rock songs which come in their droves, from the strutting 'Alright Now', the organ drenched 'Poor Man' and the gentle acoustic ballad 'Justice.' 'New Religion' has a country, bluesy tawng to its swagger - complete with horns - think of Electric Boys at their most soulful, and there's the uptempo rocker 'Dog Day Comin' where Levens gives Seb Bach a run for his money. I can only describe this record as plump, a bulbous sound full of big choruses, and clearly sinful that it isn't a big seller. 8/10