IV Thieves is tagged as: indie, british, rock, alternative, indie rock “They’ll be one of the biggest bands in Britain. They’re pretty special, man…” - Noel Gallagher, Oasis If We Can’t Escape My Pretty is the startling debut by the gang that was originally spearheaded by vocalist extraordinaire, Nic Armstrong (then billed as Nic Armstrong & The Thieves). The young band hit the road where they developed quickly into a democracy of four unusually talented songwriters and singers, hence the name change to IV THIEVES. Whereas the first album conjured the halcyon days of British blues and pop in the 60s, this new platter zooms toward the future in an explosion of rabble-rousing performances, outrageously versatile vocalizing and bulletproof songwriting. Nic, Shane Lawlor and Glynn Wedgewood all take turns at the lead vocal mic with poetic tales of crazy dreams, confusion, love, growing up and taking control. The first single, “You Can’t Love What You Don’t Understand” is exhilarating, ‘girl-be-damned,’ rockin’ power-pop. “Take This Heart” is a mighty plea for resolution. “The Sound And The Fury” is expert, three-part harmony on a song perhaps about the nightmare that life can sometimes be. If We Can’t Escape My Pretty is an album that scre... Read More About IV Thieves Biography...  Send IV Thieves ringtones to your cell
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