Is there a song with a name as immediately eye catching and cool as ‘Parliament of Wolves’? Francis Botcherby isn’t just suave in his titling either, his latest piece is simply effortless in how slick and smooth it sounds. In his decade long career, the UK based artist has clearly developed a style that just oozes cool. Having mainly worked on acoustic gigs, his latest release shows the artist experimenting with a more driving rock style. Parliament of Wolves jumps at you from the word go, moving from a more smooth and groovy verse to a powering chorus that thumps its chest while you belt it loudly.
There’s almost something sinister about this track, a dark and late night vibe that prevails over it. Slick and suave, it’s unlike any other piece of rock you’ll have come across this year. From an artist who’s just started experimenting with these sounds, it’s a resounding success. A bit of Tom Waits in it, but mostly the style of an artist who’s carving his own niche that drips with swagger.