The Royal Heist – Midnight In The Garden Of Evil Album Review

There’s no question that The Royal Heist rely on a certain amount of groovy dancefloor savvy — as evidenced on songs like “Beg for More” and “Sin City” — but they also have this level of rock n’ roll swagger that most bands will never touch.

For all the songs that would fit on a nu-wave mix, there are songs like “Dance with the Devil” that are equal parts The Blood Brothers (minus the screaming) and Against Me!. The Royal Heist aren’t blowing minds by writing emotionally gut-wrenching trash; they’ve, instead, given us a great pop record that is fit for people who want to dance as much as it is for guys who listen to Refused. Stylistically, it’s one of the rare records that successfully crosses genre without effort, which is few and far between these days.