{"id":487,"date":"2026-06-25T19:34:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:34:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/musicblog.ipswichcommunityradio.com\/?p=487"},"modified":"2026-06-25T19:34:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-25T18:34:02","slug":"single-review-grand-guilty-pleasure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/musicblog.ipswichcommunityradio.com\/index.php\/2026\/06\/25\/single-review-grand-guilty-pleasure\/","title":{"rendered":"Single Review : Grand – \u201cGuilty Pleasure\u201d"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Review by John Rawstron<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Grand return with a sparkling slice of feel-good rock on “Guilty Pleasure”, a single that proudly embraces its title and delivers four minutes of pure musical enjoyment. Packed with soaring melodies, infectious hooks and a chorus that refuses to leave your head, the track strikes the perfect balance between classic rock swagger and modern energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

From the opening moments, “Guilty Pleasure” bursts with confidence. Crunching guitars, driving rhythms and polished production provide the ideal backdrop for a vocal performance brimming with charisma and conviction. It’s the kind of song that demands to be played loud, whether you’re behind the wheel, at a summer festival or simply looking for an instant mood boost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What makes the single so effective is its unapologetic sense of fun. Grand aren’t trying to reinvent the wheel; instead, they focus on delivering a memorable, uplifting anthem that celebrates everything great about melodic rock. Every hook lands, every chorus soars and the band’s chemistry shines throughout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Guilty Pleasure” is exactly what its title suggests \u2013 although after a few listens, you’ll realise there’s absolutely no guilt involved. This is a polished, infectious and thoroughly enjoyable release that showcases Grand at their most accessible and entertaining. A genuine earworm and one of those songs you’ll find yourself returning to again and again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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