Album by Shed Seven

I wasn’t familiar with Shed Seven before this, though they were part of the Britpop wave in the 90s. A Matter of Time shows a band that understands its influences but doesn’t feel trapped by them.

This is a confident, well-crafted rock record. It wears its 60s inspirations openly — there are flashes of The Byrds and psychedelia — but it also blends 90s rock, dance-rock energy, and moments that feel like mid-2000s indie crossover.

“Let’s Go” is a barn-burning opener — punk energy, a massive hook, and an anthem-ready singalong that signals the album hits the ground running. “Kissing California” leans into those 60s textures, shimmering and melodic. “Talk of the Town” chugs forward with a clean, contemporary pop-rock hook that almost feels like something The Killers could have slipped onto a late-2000s record.

“In Ecstasy,” featuring Rowetta, is one of the standouts — a dance-rock pulse that builds and builds before exploding into a super-catchy chorus. “Tripping With You” softens the mood with hints of vintage Beatles and maybe even a touch of Irish folk, landing as an endearing love song. “Real Love” continues that dance-rock blend and reinforces the band’s knack for writing big, accessible hooks.

Throughout, the melodies are strong and the hooks are reliable. It doesn’t try to reinvent rock music — it just delivers it well. There isn’t really a weak track here, and as a rock record it’s impressively tight and consistent. It’s not one I fell in love with, but I genuinely enjoyed my time with it.

Verdict: Solid

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