Lush Americana flavors have united with modern rock grooves in the upcoming single ‘Elaine’ by Working Class Hussys. Main man Ian Patrick Gentles and the band members have done a great job in creating this single that reflects a blend of creativity and skill. This eclectic piece of work consists of multiple immersive moments of emotion and positive vibes that are incorporated with an upbeat soundscape. Blistering chords of guitar and flawless performance by the vocalists churn out an amalgamated extract of Southern Heartland and Alt-rock influences. Catchy, engaging, and enjoyable; this single is a musical treat for listeners of all tastes and ages.

Ian is a versatile songwriter and multi-instrumentalist who leads the band along with a bunch of talented musicians and singers who spread the name of Working-Class Hussys to every corner of the world. Previously, the band has released two amazing albums namely, ‘Diesel Tunes’ and ‘Diary of a Blue Collar Cracker’ that impressed listeners greatly. Some of the other singles like, ‘Things That You Do’, DNA’, ‘Hot Patootie’, etc are some of the parts of the band’s exquisite collection. The upcoming track ‘Elaine’ is going to stretch the musical journey even further on the steps of success. Follow the band over Spotify, YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram to know more.

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Led by the visionary artistry of the multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Ian Patrick Gentles, the alternative rock band known as the Working Class Hussys unveil their creative synergy upon the release of their new single Elaine. Working Class Hussys have successfully procured an eclectic and inspiring sound by their stirring fusion of Southern, Heartland, and Alt-Rock vibes.

Elaine is a brilliantly composed tune that captures our hearts with its bright and enchanting acoustic landscape. Like a breath of fresh air, the listener is introduced to a harmonic stream of acoustic guitar, deep bassline, and larger-than-life percussive sounds. Elaine’s melodic and mid-tempo arrangements are enriched by Ian’s poetic lyricism that is quite comparable to Bob Dylan and the English garage-rock band Arzachel. However, the Working Class Hussys’ fervent ambitions of originality put an amazing touch on the song that is incomparable. Elaine is a lovely song that crosses the boundaries of culture, genre, and imagination.

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Working Class Hussys’ Release Heavenly Hook-Heavy Single ‘Elaine’

Working Class Hussys are on a roll of late. They continue to marry Americana flavour with modern rock grooves as they release a string of singles this past year. Made up of lead singer, songwriter and rhythm guitarist Ian Patrick Gentles and backing vocalist Paddy Lin, Working Class Hussys has an intriguing sound that can’t quite be pinned down to one genre. Through their discography, you can feel the Southern Heartland, Americana, alt-rock roots pulsing in the veins of their vibrant sound. Their upcoming single ‘Elaine’ is the epitome of their refreshing, genre-redefining approach.

‘Elaine’ is a track busting at the seams with energy. We are thrown straight into the deep end as Working Class Hussys abstain from any sort of introduction. But hey, why not? When you have a melody as catchy as the one that runs through this track you might as well get straight to it. What strikes me most about ‘Elaine’ is the effortless evolution of energy that drives it forward. With one refrain, we are drawn into a false sense of security with the soft-rock style and in the next, we are thrust into a hard-hitting hook. The power behind these sections is immense to be immersed in. With a through-composed track like this, it can often be a challenge to create an interesting sonic storyline. Well, Working Class Hussys aced it. It’s an utterly exciting listen, made all the more dynamic with the grunge guitars and driving drum lines that create these colourful crescendos. It’s clear that there is an array of influences running riot in Working Class Hussys roots. At the heart of ‘Elaine’s appeal is lead-singer Ian Patrick Gentles himself. His performance prowess carries this track with captivating charisma and charm as his vibrant vocal line sails over the slick soundscape. ‘Elaine’ is a perfect showcase of his remarkable dynamic range, awesome belt tones and, of course, that signature southern twang. Once they’ve crept in, Paddy Lin’s harmonies not only decorate Ian’s lead line perfectly but stand alone as an essential element in the sonic structure. There’s a subtle softness introduced, a contrasting colour, that breaks up the heavier hooks. It’s a beautiful balancing act sewn into the powerhouse of rock grooves, hypnotic hook lines and vibrant vocal energy that is Working Class Hussys single ‘Elaine’.

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Good gravy-boat lighthouse!

Working Class Hussys are a perfect example of why it’s so damn hard for some of us reviewers out here to maintain our credibility. I fully remember my first experience with the music of this band from back in February earlier this year…I reviewed a song called “Things That You Do” – and if you have a read of that on our pages by clickin’ that link there, you’ll see I was more than in favor of what I had heard.

And now here I am, back again, with a new song from Working Class Hussys called “Elaine” – and what? I have to tell you the same truths I always do…and at the same time, somehow communicate how many light-years beyond the last experience I had this song truly IS? I wish I could claim anything I’m gonna say here is some kind of hyperbole…but the facts are as clear & plain as they’ve ever been in my opinion – “Elaine” is one of the best singles you’re gonna hear in 2021 without a doubt. Like I said – I was a fan – I enjoyed my time listening to “Things That You Do” – it was a quaint & quirky & sweet tune that would have almost been impossible NOT to enjoy, you follow me? But this…THIS single “Elaine” here? This is just as straight-up irresistible as music can be if you ask me – I’ll NEVER be able to get enough of this cut.

Feel free to quote that back to me years later down the road if you like – and maybe, if you’re lucky, I’ll turn this song down for a VERY brief moment at that point in time so that I can listen to you. Maybe.

Honestly…I fail to understand what the heck else anyone could pack into the three minutes of “Elaine” to make it any better than it already is – this single, absolutely freakin’ SLAYS by any measure. When it began with the bass-lines kickin’ and the vocal melody from Ian Gentles bending around’em, I already felt like I was on solid enough ground…but then it happened – right at the twenty-three second mark, you’re introduced to the live-wire spark that’s gonna catapult this song straight to the top of your playlists. Revealed masterfully, Gentles weaves the songwriting of this cut and its structure with such extraordinary dynamics, it’s truly nothing short of award-worthy when you consider the effort that would have gone into the perfection you hear. The way this song moves at such an understatedly rapid pace, and then absolutely reaches out to shake you & rattle your bones as it livens-up to that next level – I mean…to talk about this, or write about it is one thing…to experience this song, is entirely another. You freakin’ FEEL the energy of this song surge right through you…and piece by piece, Working Class Hussys unleash a track so filled with wild sound, colorful neon hooks, and gripping melody that continually makes you think you’ve heard the best moment it offers, until the next part comes along, and so on & so on. No matter which element you examine, this track has literally got it ALL – the hooks are off the charts to begin with, and come audibly from EVERYWHERE…but credit where credit is due – Ian’s on a whole other planet here with what he brings to “Elaine” – it’s without a doubt one of the best performances I’ve heard from any singer this year, which ultimately leads me right to why I feel as strongly about this song as I do. He’s riffin’ his way into that theatrical/dramatic approach to Indie-Rock that’s been perfected by Brendon Urie, and of course started by The Beatles long ago – no matter how ya slice it, Working Class Hussys aren’t just working with fantastic ideas & sound here – but the timeless kind as well. I listen to a song like “Elaine” and I know that it’s simply going to hold up for years & years on my playlist over here…it’s one of the most vivid, professional, and fully-realized songs I’ve had the privilege of listening to – nevermind this year – I’m essentially talking about ANY year. There are no if, ands, or buts about it – Working Class Hussys exceed any expectations I could have had…and that’s truly sayin’ something significant. Like I’ve been tellin’ ya – “Things That You Do” was a solid single – but this…THIS…”Elaine” just full-on blew my mind, 100%. From the captivating lead vocals, to the brilliant contributions the backing vocals make, to the clever addition of horns in the mix to add even more color to the sound…to those same very insatiable bass-lines that started this all on the right notes from square one – there’s absolutely nothing not to love about “Elaine,” and every freakin’ reason to turn this UP as loud as you can. No matter how many times I’ve listened…and believe me, though I haven’t had this cut very long, it is ALL my neighbors have heard for quite some time now…EVERY time I repeat my way through it, Ian’s vocals are so magnificently controlled, professional, and explosive on a nuclear level that it’s pretty much gonna be the ONLY thing I wanna listen to for this next week straight whenever I get another three-minutes of free time to light this mother UP again. “Elaine” is as addictive as music can potentially get if you ask me; it’s stunningly well-constructed, performed with the supreme confidence the material deserved, and every bit as much of an undeniable highlight in the Working Class Hussys catalog as it is for the year 2021 overall. Your playlists are not complete without this song on it.

Their first official EP comes out TOMORROW – you should be EXCITED about that and waking up to listen like Christmas came early.

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With a name like Working Class Husseys, I was expecting some sort of full-on, rock and roll mayhem but what I am (initially) faced with was quite a sweet and soulful, almost pop delivery. And whilst I am musing on the idea of judging books by covers, or at least bands by their monikers, raw guitar attacks kick in adding some wonderful edge and energy. The result is a song that wanders from gentle pop territory to anthemic Americana, taking in alt-rock grooves and southern-fried moves along the way.

Elaine is a wonderfully nostalgic piece, a reflection on childhood and changing urban landscapes, of the freedoms of youth and, although this is perhaps a bit of a leap of sonic faith, the difference between the wildness and liberty of those days and the conformity and complacency of the modern age.

It’s also a song that not only keeps you interested through the narrative it weaves but sonically engaged through its slow-burning, constantly building ways, the song adding additional tones and textures, mass harmonies, rock guitar salvos and brass stabs as it heads for its final destination.

If alt-rock seems to have fallen into a bit of a self-referential spiral of late, a place where the rules seem to be set and universally followed, then Working Class Hussys are the modern Pied Pipers whose tunes offer the chance for that genre to journey to a better future.

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WDVX  - Blue Plate Special in Knoxville – radio show feature

WESS - played us often and brought us in for interviews

WDVR – played often and several interviews

Pirate Radio Memphis – online station remote interviews and live radio show

50+(Fifty plus) college radio stations around the USA

WXPN – Philadelphia played our song at least once ;-)

WDIY – Lehigh Valley Public Radio – first station to play our album Diary of a Blue Collar Cracker

“coming from a country where a shortage of road means that trucker tales don’t really get an airing, it is always fascinating to read how the other half lives. and that is exactly what working class hussys theme their brand of americano on. for all that there is a sense of nuance in what this band are peddling, a little bit of familiar with a generous helping of unexpected harmony and guitar dynamics. to tell you the truth i wasn’t for one second expecting ‘to tennessee’ to be this good and i’m feeling all the better for the experience, in the knowledge that this is a band taking workaday situations and colouring them with their undoubted musical gifts. a real find and in the process my narrow tastes have been ever so slightly broadened. ”

“i like what you’ve done here. well produced track with great sound, the best bit though is that you know exactly what you’re doing and you’re clearly enjoying it so much. ”