Ratboys – Singin’ to an Empty Chair

This is very competent indie rock. “What’s Right” is well done, well constructed music. Similarly, “Burn It Down” is crafted well. It’s good a good instrumental break and lots of nice sparkles in the sound. It’s unfortunate then that it has nothing to say. “At Peace in the Hundred Acre Wood” has some nice music but doesn’t match the wit of an incredible title. I come to indie rock like this for the epigrams and the razor blades and without that cleverness, an album like this sounds hollow.

Tags: 2026, indie rock, ratboys