SINGLE REVIEW: The Electric Gospel – Tryin’
‘Tryin’’ arrives with the kind of fearless confidence you only get from a band who know exactly what they want to say and how loudly they want to say it. Hailing from Poland, The Electric Gospel continue to impress — and as someone based in the UK, I’m always fascinated when Polish artists choose to break away from their own language and push into English-language rock. It’s a bold, commendable move, especially for a country whose mainstream scene largely champions acts who stay close to their mother tongue. But The Electric Gospel don’t just pull it off — they make it feel completely natural.
Their sophomore single is an energetic, motivational burst of rock’n’roll adrenaline. Built on electrifying guitars, powerful hooks, and a dynamic, magnetic presence, ‘Tryin’’ hits with the immediacy of classic rock while carrying the rough-edged pulse of garage punk. There’s a swaggering quality to the whole thing — confident, assured, and bursting with conviction — as if the band are daring you not to move along with them.
The instrumentation is a joy in itself. A timeless combo of guitar, bass, and drums is brightened by the warm shimmer of a Hammond organ, adding a vintage glow beneath the urgency. The riffs blaze with a gritty, DIY charm, toeing the line between the power of alt-rock and the rasping energy of garage punk. There are definite flashes of the raw, uptempo swagger you’d expect from a band like The Hives, fused with the kind of classic rock’n’roll spirit that never goes out of fashion.
Vocally, there’s passion in every line — impassioned without becoming melodramatic, brash without being scrappy. It feels honest, direct, and full of vitality. The chorus sticks quickly, but it’s the sprawling, epic guitar solo that steals the spotlight, soaring with theatrical flair without losing the grit that defines the track.
‘Tryin’’ barrels forward with positivity and purpose. It’s bright, exhilarating, and raw in the best possible way — the sound of a band who aren’t just finding their footing, but planting it firmly. Their boldness pays off. This is confident, uplifting, high-octane rock’n’roll with the heart of something bigger.
In short? It’s really bloody good.
