22-20s

The Profile

22-20s are a British blues/garage rock band formed in 2002, known for a gritty, blues-infused sound. They released the albums 22-20s, Shake/Shiver/Moan and Got It If You Want It, and were active across the 2000s and early 2010s.

The group formed in England in 2002; their name references Skip James’s “22-20 Blues.” Key albums include 22-20s (2004), Shake/Shiver/Moan (2010) and Got It If You Want It (2012).

A single DeBaser review takes a sharp, ironic swipe at 22-20s’ self-titled album, calling it derivative and packed with already-heard rock moves. The band is likened to The Libertines, with nods to The Smiths, The Clash and Green Day. Overall tone: skeptical and weary of copy-and-paste rock. Rating: 2/5.