Summary: De Rosa's strengths lie in their ability to fashion unforgettable melodies from unconventional song structures; Martin Henry's contemplative, vivid lyrics - often referencing local areas from his native Lanarkshire – tend to linger in the memory long after the music has faded, which, given the scarcity of genuinely affecting music nowadays, ought to elevate De Rosa to the ranks of Scotland's finest songwriters. Following the critical acclaim heaped on their debut Mend (one of MOJO's Albums of 2006), and the drafting in of an additional member, the band set about perfecting their unique blend of urban, parochial folk and angular, twisted guitar lines, enhanced considerably this time round with layers of keyboards and electronica.
