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Ok, so first off I must iterate the fact that this particular run down is in no particular order, nor is it a definitive list of the best British record labels of all time (as if such a breakdown could ever be truly quantified). It is simply a list of some personal favourites within the British...MORE>>

When Richie Edwards of Stone Gods/The Darkness fame claims you "are the most incredible players" and that he "was totally blown away" then it would seem you are a very good band. This is exactly what has happend to young Glasgow (or more specifically, Cumbernauld) rockers White Ace. Not only that, but the tunes and the looks back up exactly what the famous bassist/guitarist/vocalist had to say.

Looking somewhat like Aerosmith, having bluesy licks popping up everywhere and so on, you'd imagine that White Ace had been doing this for years, and at the top level aswell. Unfortunatly, the four boys are still nowhere near the heights of their heros, but if Take Me Down is anything to go by, they'll be there soon enough to help the music scene realise what rock music actually is (read: not what the cribs are getting away with). Alongside the various beautiful & rocking guitar riffs, Craig McCabe has a good screach on him, one

of the best voices suited to blues rock I've heard in a long time...and I'd bet he's not half bad at a ballad either. If you consider yourself a fan of rock legends Aerosmith, Rolling Stones, and Led Zeppelin amongst others, then definatly check these lads out. Or if you're a fan of the underground scene - Wired Desire, Peep Show, Drugdealer Cheerleader etc, then this group is definatly one to add to your list. No doubt about it. Oh and they also supported legendary blues/three chord rockers Status Quo in 2008, easily a great achievement for any young band.

The other songs on the myspace Air and All My Life back up exactly what Take Me Down started, only wetting your appetite for more. If there would be a criticsm, it would be there's not enough music on the profile, three songs just isn't enough - you'll want more. If so, go out and catch White Ace live (which I have been lucky to do) as they will surpass any views you have of them, more tunes, tight live act, slide guitar, and the odd harmonica - I'd strongly urge you to get out and see this band. Other reviews tell you to "watch this space" or "remember the name White Ace" or something along those lines, and they're all spot on - Craig and Chris McCabe, Gerry Loughery, & Dave McCluskey - well done to all of you, and keep it up.