The Way We’re Made was released back in June, but at time, I managed to misplace it, but having listened to the track I thought I ought to revisit this brilliant driving urban rock number by the brilliant Missing Andy.
Missing Andy are a five-piece indie rock act that are riding on the crest of a wave, having performed at the renowned SXSW festival alongside the likes of The Wombats, Pigeon Detectives and Lightspeed Champion among others, the band have also been asked to be part of a soundtrack to the forthcoming Hollywood movie Chain Letter (featuring Nikki Read of Twilight fame).
With tracks such as The Way We’re Made it’s easy to see why Missing Andy are gaining so much attention, the song is a stunning combination of driving rhythms, potent riffs, soaring instrumentation and an infectious mix of spoken and crooned vocals (kind of like a bigger, louder hi-fi version of Milk Kan and yes that’s a very good thing) that’s equally rousing as they are soulful.
The Way We’re Made is a brilliant and unique statement of intent from the band leaving the listener begging for more, I can imagine this lot are incredible live (according to Mark Richardson of Skunk Anansie fame they’re the most feared support act in the country) and personally I can’t wait to hear what the band do next.
Rhythm & Booze Rating 10
www.missingandy.co.uk