Let's Wrestle - In The Court Of The Wrestling Let's (Stolen Recordings) I suppose that being a bit ham-fisted and, well, weird, has always been part of the charm and attraction of punk-inspired indie mentalists Let's Wrestle. Coming at us full speed with their much anticipated debut LP, 'In The Court Of The Wrestling Let's', the London-based trio have gone for a wider approach in sound than what was originally anticipated. Rather than creating another run-of-the-mill punk-influenced indie record, they have drawn in inspiration from the romance of Buddy Holly and the innovation of Pink Floyd, mixing these sounds in with their roots to create something that floats somewhere between the pleasant tenderness of Noah And The Whale and the offbeat madness of Dananananaykroyd. Nevertheless, the classic punk sound can still be found on title track, 'We Are The Men You'll Grow To Love Soon' and 'Insects', where the band ultimately stay true to form and what they love, adopting and nurturing the classic Britishness of music created by their predecessors The Buzzcocks and The Jam. 'In The Court Of The Wrestling Let's' was never going to be a straight-forward record - and Let's Wrestle are certainly not a straight-forward band. It's messy, changeable and a bit odd - but that's what makes it so bloody good. TW Review originally published by CMU Music Network www.cmumusicnetwork.co.uk Next