With an opening track that hits like a perfectly timed left hook, Being Number 2 Sucks from Jozey & The Corruption is testament to the hard rocking life with a healthy side of punk aggression and just a hint of sleaze.
From Ohio, US; Jozey & The Corruption unapologetically take their inspiration from big names such as Motley Crue, L.A. Guns, KISS, Guns N’ Roses and many more. Front man Jozey Akron has been the guitarist in various bands since the 90s, and it was during his time with the Ohio based L.A. Knights that he started to sing a little, and from this, the early line up of The Corruption was born in 2018. After a few changes in line up, the debut EP One was released in 2022 and the latest instalment, Being Number 2 Sucks is due out 11th May.
Moving onto the five track EP Being Number 2 Sucks, with its super sleazy opening riff and heavyweight guitar and bass lines running through the first track, there isn’t really much else I want to say about I Am Rock, you really do just need to have a listen:
The attitude of I Am Rock doesn’t just continue; it actually gets harder in the second track, Grip. Jozey’s distinctive and edgy vocals are well supported by the remainder of the band backing – not just on Grip – but across the whole EP. On top of that, the lyrics and some great hooks will soon get you singing along. Out of all the tracks on the EP, I think that the third track, Feed It, stands out as an authentic and no holds barred journey into the 1980s hard rock scene. Jerich-Oh also really comes through on this; you can clearly hear the rhythmic influences of Malcolm Young amongst others as he really keeps the tempo moving.
The fourth track Ghost gives you a bit of time to catch your breath. The vocals in this track are delivered more punk-style which is well underpinned by the band and the track is completed by a nice riff in the bridge which then kicks the tempo up to the close. The Devil Gonna Win with its Stones vibes shifts into a more relaxed punk attitude, which I thought worked especially well for the last track.
Great guitar lines and riffs throughout, along with catchy choruses and hooks add to the overall listening pleasure. Being Number 2 Sucks is definitely a celebration of all that is rock and roll, but perhaps more importantly, Jozey & The Corruption have managed to successfully add their own twist to it. I would definitely like to see these guys release an album next time, as I must admit to feeling a little short-changed on this one!
“With an opening track that hits like a perfectly timed left hook, Being Number 2 Sucks from Jozey & The Corruption is testament to the hard rocking life with a healthy side of punk aggression and just a hint of sleaze.”
TRACK LISTING:
- I Am Rock
- Grip
- Feed It
- Ghost
- Devil Gonna Win
LINE UP:
- Jozey Akron (vocalist and lead guitar)
- Joey Guego (backing vocals and bass)
- Jerich-Oh (backing vocals and guitar)
- Mike ‘MB’ Berrens (drums)
Being Number 2 Sucks is released 11th May 2025 and you can listen through the usual streaming platforms. You can also find out more about the Jozey & The Corruption on their Facebook page or website.
Special thanks to metaldevastationradio.com
