Here's a wee selection of reviews. We thought the page needed a bit of a revamp since some of the reviews were kind of old so here's a more up to date selection in some sort of reverse chronological order, which seems like a much better idea, wouldn't you say? I'm sure you would. We'll no doubt be adding more (good) reviews as they come flooding in and the bad ones…..we'll either ignore or edit heavily.
Okay then, some reviews for Tongue Tied:
Track You Down - Xfm
A terrifyingly upbeat Clash-esque rockabilly-tinged slab of guitar pop from the men known as Pluko (actually they're also known as Neil Gowans, Martin Levy, Frances Ainscough, James Richards and Ken Horsley - but that doesn't sound half as cool).
Then there's been the odd random bit of press stuff like these below:
Reviews for our first album, Trampoline Elvis:
Jukebox said:
'Taking a risk one day I delved into the “unsigned as yet” realms of CDWOW and found this little gem. Having listened to several different artists also on offer I found this group to be exactly what I was in the mood for. They stood out from others I heard because of their lively, up-beat rhythms clear guitar sounds, clever lyrics and slight country overtones. That and their very sparkly album cover and website.'
For the full review click here
AltCountryTab.com.
March 2003
Pluko are a band that dispenses impressively energetic music with a blend of rock, pop and country and just enough jangling guitar to separate them from the crowd . As a unit Pluko instantly come across as competent and tight, while ragged enough around the edges to enable them to produce huge amounts of fun sounding music.
Guitarist James Richards clearly has a golden touch, punchy yet fluid, kind of like Keith Richards and Wilco Johnson rolled into one man. Even from the most casual of listens it is clear that Pluko are the kind of band that just sparkles in the live setting, there is a good time feel throughout, and I for one will be keeping an eye out for their name at venues near me. I had a good time listening to this album and it's one which I thoroughly recommend to party animals everywhere!
The Times,
February 2000
Promising band playing tuneful Rock n Roll with a country twang
The Pleasure Unit- Reuben
This review can be found here
Jukebox reports on the gig at The Star Inn, Guildford on 10/09/2005 here
Time Out,
March 2001
Tuneful and accomplished indie Rock with overtones of Edwyn Collins, The Replacements and assorted rockabilly and Motown sounds.
BRAND NEW ALBUM!!!
Our NEW album, Toungue Tied, is available to buy here
Americana uk said:
'Pluko sound like The Housemartins romping through a classic American rock and roll songbook.'
'They brazenly plunder virtually every rock cliché but every note rings with affection, verve and an almost teenage exuberance.'
'The best sort of bar room rock; infectious choruses, crisp vocals, smart lyrics and solid playing.'
'There’s not a scrap of filler on ‘Tongue Tied’ and, as an example of the best sort of retro (i.e., affection rather than imitation) Pluko make it sound contemporary and do it with aplomb.'
7 out of 10
See the full review here
Jukebox said:
'I’ve been looking forward to this album for some time and it didn’t disappoint. '
'This album is crammed full of more mournful, sad subject matter paired with unrelentingly cheerful and toe-tapping music. The subject matter is less abstract than the first album and less interpretation is required. It’s an album of real quality.'
'A fantastic second album, written with honesty, keeping the quirky lyrics and containing even more great music'
The full thingy is here