I love music and I love Scotland, one thing i’ve never done was combine my love and actually listen to some Scottish music.
This is indeed a lie, I mean there is Biffy Clyro and Twin Atlantic, but i’ve never really set out to listen to Scottish bands Biffy and twin, well they just sort of well, happened.
There is nothing better than a Scottish gig, most bands will agree with this fact. The crowd don’t care they only want a good time and what they want they will get.
i have opened my rather closed choice of music and began listening to more and more Scottish bands so I decided it was about time I shared my thoughts with the world.
The Xcerts
In The Cold Wind We Smile
I adore this album its so warm. There is not a bad song on here, most of the songs are almost anthemic with a sing along chorus and a powerful verse. i really want to see these guys live
We Were Promised Jetpacks
These Four Walls.
I will admit, I’ve had this album for months and never listened to it until recently, and I’m so glad I did. There is a certain charm to it its an amazing album with the perfect lyrics and perfect riffs.
Biffy Clyro
Only Revelations
Biffy have become the inspiration to many young Scottish bands, their 5th album is possibly their best to date, however I’d be willing to change that for Puzzle, every song is so well crafted and the lyrics, whilst odd, have a certain resonance.
Twin Atlantic
Vivarium
I can’t have a list of my favorite Scottish bands and not include these guys. I’ve seen them come from playing a show to 100 people to them playing sold out gigs at one of Glasgow’s biggest venues. Whilst their EP, in my eyes is much more raw sounding, Vivarium is a great way to step into twin, with some of the most beautiful sounds and lyrics appearing in Better Weather.
Frightened Rabbit
A Winter of Mixed Drinks
Once again procrastination got in the way, i had heard so much about Frabbit and just never got round to it but after I heard Jesse and Matt from Cobalt and the Hired Guns I gave them a listen and I’m so glad I did because there is nothing that sounds like them. they are a breath of fresh air.
I really cant think of any more, and there are loads of groups that i like but haven’t even popped up here but these 5 are my favorites, do yourself the favor of listening to them your ears will thank you.
