Tyketto 'Closer to the Sun' album review: Windows Down, Volume Up Tyketto deliver old-school rock

New York rockers Tyketto return with their sixth album, 'Closer To The Sun' a blast of floor-stomping, retro-flavoured rock that feels as lively as ever. No fuss, no overthinking, just big riffs, bigger choruses, and a band clearly still loving every minute of it. This isn’t just a nostalgia trip; it’s loud, hooky, and built for blasting with the windows down.

'Higher Than High' opens with a bluesy, 70s swagger straight out of the Deep Purple playbook, while 'Starts with a Feeling' leans into pure classic rock with a touch of country twang. It’s an easy, natural mix that keeps things moving without ever feeling forced.

If you’re here for big anthems, you won’t be disappointed. 'We Rise' is a highlight—tight harmonies, a driving rhythm, and a chorus that sticks after one listen, with just the right hit of warm nostalgia. 'Donnowhuddidis' brings a honky-tonk, country-rock bounce that’s hard to resist, while 'Harleys & Indians (Riders in the Sky)' dials up the fun with its Bo Diddley beat and Apache-style rhythm, even tipping a hat to 'Quantum Jump' and The Lone Ranger.

Yeah, you can hear echoes of Whitesnake and Aerosmith in the DNA, but it never feels lazy. This sounds like a band still hungry, not just revisiting old tricks.

If you like your rock big, melodic, and unapologetically old-school at heart, Tyketto are well worth your time. Turn it up and enjoy the ride.