De Rosa
Weem

I don't know why, but I've always considered the De Rosa as the underdogs of Chemikal Underground's Scottish stable. De Rosa were the ones who, after their debut album "Mend" in 2006, would open concerts for Mogwai or Arab Strap, and after their second work "Prevention" (2009), even for Doves. Poor things, I thought, these are "someone" and they release albums only because they have the right friends. In 2009, they decided to split up (see, I told myself, I was right to think they were losers) only to backtrack in 2012 and re-emerge to the broader public in 2016 with "Weem," a well-made and well-packaged work published with Rock Action Records.

A nice surprise, 11 pieces suspended in the most classic British atmospheres leaning towards the 70s folk. Clean sounds, not at all obvious or banal melodies, soft and relaxed songs. A work cared for in the finest details without a note out of place, nothing innovative or transcendent but that makes you want to listen to it willingly over and over again. For those who appreciate British rock, like that of Travis or Doves, for those who adore the softer and less intense britpop where keyboards often pop up and guitars are arpeggiated, light, and ethereal like the gray clouds that, driven by Atlantic breezes, cross the Scottish skies.

I often remind myself, NEVER have prejudices, especially musical ones. NEVER let the brain have free rein to form opinions based on scarce knowledge or incorrect beliefs. NEVER call a group you don't know losers.

I hope, with this page, to be able to obtain your forgiveness, dear De Rosa. And, as a penance, I will self-inflict listening to your past releases. Will it be enough?