The Family Rain review - Feel Better (FRANK)

The Family Rain review - 'Feel Better (FRANK)'

The Walter brothers - L to R Tim, Will and Ollie

In the past few months twin brothers Will and Tim Walter and older brother Ollie, aka The Family Rain, have been slowly but surely making their way onto the new music radar. Whether you know of them yet or not, it is almost certain that you will in the near future. Their recent support slots with Jake Bugg and Miles Kane have inevitably been building their following and I'm sure many would agree that to see them live is a must. Their undeniable stage presence and energetic Kasabian/Black Keys-esque blues-rock make their way into your head and refuse to leave until you've given the band a thorough listening to. 

New song 'Feel Better (FRANK)' is no different; though more melodic than their previous releases, the crowd-rattling drums and endearing vocals still worm their way inside of you, where brother Ollie's guitar solo accompanied by almost choir-like backing vocals during the breakdown build them up until they burst free, leaving you feeling empowered. The basis of the song become quite clear once you look at the artwork, title ('FRANK' is a clue) and lyrics - lead vocalist Will sings "and it's supposed to make me feel better" - if, in the words of Richard Ashcroft "the drugs don't work", then listening to this band certainly will. Written by Molly McGrath

7/10

Listen to Feel Better (FRANK) here: