Song of the Day - You Can't Handle the Proof

Today's song of the day is a song I forgot about until very recently (30 seconds ago) and comes from a Hertfordshire-based indie-rock band Look See Proof, who unfortunately don't exist anymore. Look See Proof happened to have supported quite a few bands who I really like - The Dykeenies (who they share an uncanny musical resemblance to), The Fratellis and Foals for example. They released one full album which unfortunately didn't live up to the success of their first few singles, but nevertheless, this is Obstruction:

This song is hard to find! This link should do it.

So What's So Good?

I mentioned earlier that they sound like The Dykeenies and anyone who has listened will understand. Fast paced rock guitars that drive the song along with vocals that are fairly similar too. It's an uptempo rock song with some strong indie influences from the sorts of bands they toured with. It opens on a really jagged riff that will have you tapping your fingers along, which lasts throughout the song, and it's friggin' awesome. 

It's vocally quite strong, though lead singer Dave Sells (I think, though they all sing a little bit) has a distinctive voice which may not be everyone's cup of tea - but even if you're not a fan, that awesome opening riff will appeal to any indie rock lover anywhere.

Look See Proof made some strong British indie music and could quite easily have made a proper name for themselves, but unfortunately never quite made it. This is still a good song however, and worth checking out.