Review: The Silver Backs

The Silver Backs

Shropshire’s very own The Silver Backs are a band built on brotherhood, balance and pure chemistry. Describing themselves as “brothers from other mothers,” they’re as genuine as they come - no egos, no filler, just four musicians united by instinct and passion. The result is a sound that’s heartfelt, powerful and unmistakably theirs. With a growing tribe of fans (the affectionately named “Silver Backers”) and festival ambitions for 2026, The Silver Backs are proving that real rock music still thrives in the UK’s heartlands.

Their latest collection of four tracks captures everything that makes this band special emotion, melody, power and diversity.

Opening with “Till I Break,” we’re immediately drawn in by heavenly harmonies and an echoing guitar line that floats like a warm summer breeze. The reflective verses build beautifully toward an uplifting, defiant chorus that soars higher than most bands even dare. There are shades of Creed, Soundgarden and Blind Melon, yet the UK grit and sincerity make it feel fresh. The outro almost a cappella closes the song with the same haunting beauty it began with. This is modern grunge reborn - emotive, anthemic and unmistakably British.

Next comes “No Place Like Home,” led by an emotional guitar line that perfectly complements the vocal. Together they weave a modern rock soundscape that’s both reflective and powerful. The chorus glides effortlessly, expanding the band’s sound and adding real depth. The vocal performance is sublime - expressive and human, carrying that aching mix of nostalgia and pride that defines so many great rock songs. It’s heartfelt, immersive and deeply moving.

“Second Best” changes the pace entirely - furious, raw and full of attitude. The snarling vocal delivery channels frustration and defiance in equal measure, crashing into a singalong chorus that feels tailor-made for the live stage. The solo is pure class - simple, understated, but unforgettable - while the drums take over the middle eight with controlled chaos. It all comes together for a finale that must absolutely slay live.

Closing with “British Romance,” The Silver Backs deliver a curveball - and it’s brilliant. A marching band intro sets the scene before a Bryan May-style guitar line takes flight. It’s a UK indie-punk romp that blends the swagger of Arctic Monkeys, the grit of The Sex Pistols and the melodic wit of The Beatles (awesome Vocal Harmonies on this track). It’s playful, sharp and bursting with energy, yet still anchored by those trademark Silver Backs harmonies that tie everything together. It’s different, daring and downright addictive.

Across these four tracks, The Silver Backs showcase exactly why they’re a band to watch. They blend soul and grit, melody and muscle, old-school honesty and new-school creativity. Every song feels alive - crafted with care, played with conviction and sung with heart.

If these four tracks are anything to go by, The Silver Backs aren’t just evolving - they’re ready to go full swing.