Young Guv & The Scuzz 'A Love Too Strong' 12" EP - Brand Spankin' #03
Released July 2012
Young Guv & The Scuzz is the full band incarnation of Ben Cook's solo efforts under the moniker Young Governor. Their new EP 'A Love Too Strong' was recently released by Oakland, CA's Southpaw Records. Ben Cook is a prolific songwriter based out of Toronto, Ontario and splits his time between Young Guv, Fucked Up and a new project called Yacht Club (a Canadian Wham! 2.0 that rules so far). He was also in the fantastic power-pop juggernaut Marvelous Darlings. Busy guy. 'A Love Too Strong' has Ben's pop sensibilities in full effect, and The Scuzz are like a secret weapon that have been unleashed to propel these tunes. Young Guv fans will notice the usual laid back melodic style and chorus-y flange-y guitar work, but The Scuzz is a kick ass band that really makes all the hooks sink in. Pick up a copy on white vinyl from Southpaw and spin it repeatedly. Mr. Cook only knows how to write hits, especially as Young Governor, and this EP is no exception. I certainly hope that we get to hear more of The Scuzz as Young Guv moves forward!
