5th Wheel Records Speak - Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell: Britain's Unsung Masters of Greasey Rock 'n' Roll

Few bands embrace vintage hard rock with the same swagger, conviction, and unfiltered energy as Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell. Formed in Hastings, England, in 2008, the power trio has spent nearly two decades carving out a sound where heavy riffs, psychedelic grooves, garage-rock grit, and classic rock 'n' roll attitude collide. Their music captures the spirit of the early 1970s while remaining raw, loud, and unmistakably their own.

 

Drawing influence from proto-metal, underground psych, biker rock, and old-school British hard rock, the band have built a reputation as one of the UK's most authentic underground acts. Rather than chasing trends or polishing away the dirt, Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell have stayed true to a stripped-back, riff-heavy approach that feels both timeless and rebellious.

 

Their journey began with the release of Don't Hear It... Fear It! in 2012, a debut album that immediately established the band's love for fuzz-drenched guitars, pounding rhythms, and no-nonsense rock 'n' roll. They followed it up with a string of acclaimed releases that steadily expanded their cult following and cemented their place within the modern underground heavy-rock scene.

 

Now, with their latest album The Trouble With The Shovell out in the world, the band continue to fly the flag for loud amps, vintage grooves, and unapologetically greasey rock 'n' roll.

 

So let's dive into the discography of Admiral Sir Cloudesley Shovell and explore the records that define one of Britain's finest underground rock bands.

 

-Bobo Coen