Review By Darren McIntyre
The Treatment are the quintessential rock band from Cambridge, England who formed in 2008 and originally went by the name God Sacks Man. The boys have played the likes of Sonisphere’s Jagermeister Stage and toured with New Device & million Dollar Reload amd this started gathering momentum for the boys which led to support slots with the mighty Alice Cooper, Steel Panther & Thin Lizzy. They played Dwnload which gave them the opportunity to hit the road with Kiss. Motley Crue & Slash, the band like most have had some changes in personnel but this has fuelled their hunger to keep the juggernaut rolling. The boys have delivered to us This Might Hurt in 2011, Running With The Dogs in 2014, Generation Me in 2016, Power Crazy in 2019, Waiting For Good Luck in 2021 and on the 10th May they drop their 6th album in the form of Wake Up The Neighbourhood which I will be reviewing for you today.
Let’s Wake Up This Town – A crunching power drenched guitar assault pours from the intro as Tom’s phenomenal vocals kick in the door and let this monster loose. The rhythm section is front and centre as a thumping snare drum beat lets the bass kicks drive this roaring opener down the road as a full on bassline wraps itself around this colossal beast as the band pick up where they left off and really give us a solid gritty foot stomping track that is letting these boys break new ground with this fantastic track that lets the shredding guitar licks do their thing and let this beast loose as we feel the energy, swagger and attitude bring us together with these boys.
Back To The 1970’s – A deep full on bass kick lets this rocker track come to life as Tom lets his gravelly vocals bring this track to us as we get a meaty bass kick that really gives this track depth. The bass is dropping sweet meaty funk grooves that just wrpa themselves around this fist pumping monster as the boys just deliver a real 80’s feeling rock n roll track that is just oozing class by the truckload as we welcome a thundering rhythm section that hits us from all sides with a real deep pounding groove that shows us that these boys have been honing their craft with the many tours that have allowed them to bring us this solid slab of rock n roll.
When Thunder & Lightening Strikes – A dark brooding bassline comes through and wraps itself around the solid guitar licks that are coming for us with a real vengeful groove that is just incredible. The punchy rhythm section hir=ts us with cool cymbal crashes that are followed by a solid snare drum beat that gives this arrangement a real solid grounding, the boys are bringing us a cool well crafted slab of rock n roll that just elevates these boys to another level. The twin guitar assault works really well as the whole unit builds and builds. The tempo changes pace a little and we get a shuddering punch from the rhythm section that really gives this track meaty hooks with a rocking beat that is just incredible.
This Fire Still Burns – A shredding guitar riff wanders freely through the track as roaring vocals kick in and let this fist pumping rock n roller break free. The rhythm section is a towering monster that hits us with a meaty groove with bass kicks and cymbal crashes that work extremely well in this sizzling beast of a track, a sweet clean guitar solo ripples through the mid section as these boys offload with a slick clean shred that tells us that these boys mean business with this colossal rampageing monster that is kicking in the doors and delivering a tornado of emotions that are building and building as this epic slab just gets better and better.
Man On The Highwire – A sludgy sleazy guitar lick wanders effortlessly through the intro as the full on bassline drops the hammer and brings us a sweet cool funk arrangement. The soaring vocals are hitting us with a gravelly tone that allows this track to break free and lead the charge with a punchy bass kick that brings snare drum beats that let the ctmbal crashes lead this foot stomping monster down the road, the killer bassline is wrapping itself around this sleazy monster as the boys just offload with a killer groove that lets this fantastic slab deliver a track that just gets better with every note that comes our way. The boys have brought us a delicious dark melodic beast that needs to be heard.
I Can’t wait No Longer – Deep punchy bass kicks bring this melodic monster to life as the slick clean guitar picks wander effortlessly through the intro. This is a rocking ballad style piece that allows Tom to bring his rasping vocals to the party as the boys produce a punching monster track that has deep funking basslines that are telling their own story as the boys grab the bull by the horns and give us a real solid slice or rock n roll heaven that has us throwing our horns in the air as the boys just excell with this funky, slick groover track that has deep snare drum kicks that are followed by killer cymbal crashes that let the tone wash over us as they catch our attention with each note that pours from this awesome piece of music.
Don’t Make No Difference To Me – This is a real sleazy intro as the killer twin assaulting guitar licks are letting this track write it’s own story as we feel the energy crashing through the doors. The vocals are just incredible as Tom cuts loose and releases the dogs with his soaring tone that just allows this track the freedom it needs to work, the bassline is dropping epic grooves that run freely through this colossal arrangement as the boys just up the tempo and give us a real foot stomping assault that really works as this roaring track just takes us on a journey that leads us to the pot of gold that the boys have been making for themselves with this no nonsense power drenched slab of beauty that we have before us.
Fire Me Up – A classy dark roaring guitar riff is delivered to us as this punchy in your face rocker track comes at us with all it’s might as the boys really offload. The roaring vocals that Tom brings really elevate this foot stomper as we just lose ourselves in this rhythm laden beast as the snare drum beats control the groove as this sizzling monster just erupts with real depth and direction as the oozing bassline drops killer funk notes that just work so well with the twin guitar licks that are heading our way for sure. The whole arrangement is a real cool effort as we feel the energy pouring from this rasping piece as the boys just build and build with every note that has been delivered to us through this sizzling rock nroll juggernaut.
Free Yourself – The rhythm section is front and centre as it brings us a deep pounding bass kick that lets the snare drum beats loose as this rasping track brings us a killer groove. The colossal vocals are fitting this arrangement perfectly as we get a rasping guitar riff that just tingles our senses as this fantastic rocker track hits us from all sides as we feel the attitude kick in the doors and let this snarling beast loose as we get a funking bassline that drops killer grooves that work so well as the slick guitar shredding licks really bring this track to our attention as the tempo changes direction and drops epic snare drum punches that takes this track in a different direction to let us feel the energy oozing from every member of this fantastic outfit.
Kick You Around – A crunchy guitar riff oozes from the outset as the rhythm section comes through with a meaty punch that lets this fantastic number leave it’s mark. The gravelly rasping vocals fit this arrangement perfectly as they slot right into the groove as the boys come in and drop funky bassline chops that really drive this offering onwards. The boys have really outdone themselves with this slab of beauty that will have you reaching for the repeat button for sure as we feel the temperature rise as the heat oozes from this magical arrangement, the whole album is a magical journey that will have us wanting more as we feel that these boys are taking us on a journey to really uncover these 5 rascals from Cambridge as they offload with this fantastic album that will be up there as album of the year from me.
I’ve Got My Mind Made Up – A sleazy blues style guitar lick erupts from the off as this foot stomping ending track just punches us straight in the face as we feel the depth come at us.
The rhythm section is handing us cool punchy snare drum beats as the bass kicks let this monster break free and really sock it to us, we have a swirling bassline that is giving us meaty funk tones that let us get the jist of these boys as they drop the hammer and bring us a real sludgy groove laden track that has everything we need from a rocking 5 piece that really has excelled with this glorious piece of music that keeps on giving and giving. We are just in awe of this record as it is a real step up in depth, attitude and brings something else to the table as the boys just let themselves be themselves as this dark, rasping beast leaves it’s mark upon us as it kicks in the doors, tells us what is what and leaves us lying motionless on the floor.
TRACKLIST:
- Let’s Wake Up This Town
- Back To The 1970’s
- When Thunder And Lightning Strikes
- This Fire Still Burns
- Man On The Highwire
- I Can’t Wait No Longer
- Don’t Make No Difference
- Fire Me Up
- Free Yourself
- Kick You Around
- I’ve Got My Mind Made Up
The Treatment
Tom Rampton – Vocals
Tagore Grey – Guitar / Backing Vocals
Tao Grey – Guitar / Backing Vocals
Andy Milburn – Bass
Dhani Mansworth – Drums
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