There’s something about listening to The Little Wretches that takes me back straight to the music I grew up on. The distinct instrumentation, reminiscent of groups like CSNY and artists like Dylan really echoes that purity and sincerity of classic rock from its heyday. The guitars are jangling, the lyricism is impressively poetic, the vocals are harmonised, and the production is raw and gritty. ‘Palms & Crosses’, a single from their latest release Red Beets & Horseradish is a sublime piece of classic rock that’s loaded with pomp and cheer. You feel like singing along, chanting the chorus on the top of your lungs, memorizing the simple but unforgettable lyricism that exudes imagination.
Fans of 60s classic rock are gonna be sure to find something delightful in their latest record. ‘Palms & Crosses’ is especially exciting, loaded with a guitar riff that’s powerful and pulsating but still innocent and slightly restrained with grit. In start different to the more spacey and morose indie folk that has its own stylistic benefits, The Little Wretches are cheery, upbeat, and defiantly harmonious. It’s just loaded with warmth, sing along and have your troubles wash away in the chaos of it all.