Working alongside big producers, it comes to no surprise that Louise Aubrie has two critically acclaimed albums under her belt and the latest material may be just the ticket to continue to please the eagerly awaiting fans and critics.
Recorded at the infamous Abbey Studios, the London-born punk pop rocker join forces with producer James Knight (Leona Lewis and Ellie Goulding) for the third album “Late 44”, featuring ten explosive pieces with a mammoth line-up including Tom Edwards (Adam Ant) and one of the pioneers of British Rockabilly Boz Boorer (Morrissey, The Polecats). Boorer also worked with the newcomer, producing her previous albums “Fingers Crossed” and “Time Honoured Alibi”.
A punch of uplifting punk pop rock introduces the album through “Masterstroke”, which arguably draws influences from The Kinks’ classic “You Really Got Me”. Aubrie’s punk/pop/rock trademark becomes more laid-back by the third effort “Perfect Battle Cry”, featuring backing vocals that adds a toe-tapping sensation and a slight funkiness to the recording.
There’s strong influences of the cult rock band, Blondie in “Winter Dolour” and “Too Late”. In both heart-pumping productions, Aubrie gives it all she got, projecting her Debbie Harry-style vocals among the raging arrangements that gives a punch of excitement.
Boz Boorer sprinkle his magic on the slightly racy and angelic “Kiss Of Life” which arguably have traces of Elvis Costello. Ever-so-soothing and dreamy “Candlelight” has Boorer’s name all over it. The four-minute production has a blend of 50s-esque rockabilly with a rock/new wave(ish) groove which creates a beautifully rich sound.
As the album draws to an end, the super cool signature picks up a little speed with 80’s inspired punk affair, “Please Don’t Touch Me”: Aubrie’s light and infectious vocals are most welcomed as it gives much character to the concluding single.
Note to lovers of punk pop and rockabilly: if you haven’t of Louise Aubrie, well “Late 44” is a great place to start. She boldly takes on the three mentioned genres to create a undeniably buttery sound of the 21st century.
“Late 44” is now available on iTunes.
