Scarlet Rebels return with Where The Colours Meet, an expansive and emotionally charged rock album that fuses '80s-inspired instrumentation with modern-day influences. Guests include Ricky Warwick and Elles Bailey.
Following the success of their No. 7 UK Top 40 album See Through Blue, Scarlet Rebels, South Wales' renowned rockers, are back with their latest album, Where The Colours Meet.
Produced by Colin Richardson and Chris Clancy, Where The Colours Meet marks a bold expansion of Scarlet Rebels' sound, blending lush instrumentation, piano, keyboards, and powerful drum arrangements reminiscent of '80s rock icons. The album features fluid guitar work, captivating leads, and anthemic choruses, delivering a contemporary rock sound akin to a fusion of modern-day U2 and Bruce Springsteen.
Frontman Wayne Doyle shares, "With Where The Colours Meet, we aimed to create an album that resonates universally. While our previous work was intentionally provocative, this album embraces diverse themes—from mental health to love and dreams—melding various musical influences into a cohesive whole. It truly embodies where the colours meet, exploring limitless creative boundaries."
The album includes collaborations with blues artist Elles Bailey on "Out Of Time" and Ricky Warwick (Thin Lizzy, Black Star Riders) on the high-energy closer "My House My Rules." Additionally, live favorites like "Let Me In" and "Practice Run" receive their first studio treatment, showcasing the band's evolution.
Adorned with a striking cover by Boomtown Festival's Holy Moly, Where The Colours Meet also showcases Doyle's raw emotional depth, from the poignant "Declining" to the defiant social commentary in tracks like "How Much Is Enough," "Divide and Conquer," and "Streets of Fire".
Doyle reflects, "The concept of colours representing everything in life is fascinating. Different ideologies, emotions, and experiences are all painted with their unique hues. This album encapsulates that spectrum."