The House Tha Dirt Built

This post will feature a band that up until a few years back didn't really peak my interest. I didn't know too much about them, just that they had a song used in a Kia commercial. It took an off chance seeing them Live to actually get into the band.

The Heavy hail from Bath England. Yes there's a town called Bath. Jokes aside, The Heavy are a British Inidie Rock band that combine Indie with an upbeat approach to Rock. Look no further than their second album. 'The House That Dirt Built'. Founded in 07, the band has had a steady following since their early days. Releasing four albums to date, the band continues to release their high energy brand of Indie Rock to the masses. For this post we will focus on 'The House That Dirt Built'. Released in '09, the album may be better known for the single, "How You Like Me Now?" which has been featured in numerous commercials and shows. "Short Change Hero" can be heard in various movies and video games as well. The album s far from dull boring Brit Indie Rock. The album from start to end is uptempo complete with dirty garage rock and horns that make you wanna move.

It was a chance night that I got to see The Heavy Live in a little club here in STL called The Old Rock House. Pretty cool intimate venue nestled on the outskirts of downtown. My roommate at the time had wanted to go the gig. I was mulling about that day not really wanting to venture out or do much of anything. After a bit of discussion we were out the door and headed towards the venue. Not sure on what exactly to expect from an Indie Band, feeling a bit close minded that night perhaps. What ensued was a high energy rock show for the next hour. By the end of the gig I was a fan. Proof that going to Live gigs holds the unexpected.

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