The Scratch-Offs were one of those bands that debuted mid-pandemic, releasing their first album without the chance to test the songs on the road. Despite the absence of live feedback, that record was a blast and made it clear: The Scratch-Offs are the kind of band that’s built for the stage. Now, with Glitter & Dust, their follow-up to the 2021 self-titled debut, they’ve channeled that live energy into a lively, rugged album that’s a love letter to classic rock ‘n’ roll.

Glitter & Dust is loose, gritty, and bursting with a throwback rock spirit. They’re not here to break genre molds but to bring pure, unadulterated fun to rock ‘n’ roll fans everywhere. Layering pedal steel, synth, sitar, and organ into the mix only adds to its vintage flavor. The album kicks off strong with powerpop-meets-rock ‘n’ roll gem Our Life. It holds the momentum, and the trio of Marie’s Fish & Chicken, Who Knew?, and The Night Has to End form an impressive mid-album core.

This album isn’t reinventing the wheel, but it’s rolling full speed with all the swagger and nostalgia you could want.

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