I think I’ve hyped this up enough by now, but if you’ve seen a couple mentions of this being posted here, it’s because British power trio Grifter, who already impressed with their The Simplicity of the Riff is Key EP and appearance on Ripple Music‘s Heavy Ripples four-way split release, are really beginning to come into their own. Their rock is straightforward and unpretentious, but also full of personality and classic groove.

Most importantly, where Grifter‘s past work has shown potential, the album Grifter (also released on Ripple Music) is starting to see that potential pay off. The band’s ability to create a memorable song is all over the record, and the later cut “Unwelcome Guest” shows that perfectly.

The label was kind enough to let me host the song for your streaming pleasure, and after teasing it for so long, I won’t delay it further. Please enjoy “Unwelcome Guest” from Grifter‘s Grifter:

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Grifter is available for preorder now through Ripple Music in advance of its official release in October. Here’s what the Ripple dudes have to say on the subject:

UK-based Grifter unleash their first full-length album under the Ripple Music banner later this summer. This self-titled 40-plus minute barrage of hard and heavy, gritty-biker blues rock owes as much to the classic sounds of AC/DC and Motörhead as it does the more modern soundings of Soundgarden and Clutch. After forming in 2003, this trio of ’70s-loving hard rockers have delivered heaping loads of heavy rock ‘n’ roll to music lovers across the British Isles, and now, they’re bringing their high-octane, Guinness-fueled sound to the rest of the world!

Tags: Grifter, Ripple Music, UK

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