28 December 2020

Check out Rob's recent interview in Ever Metal! He tackles questions like, "What's the weirdest gift you've ever received from a fan?" "If you could bring one rock star back from the dead, who would it be?" and "Which five people would you invite to a dinner party?" Get the answers to these burning questions and more at the link below!

24 December 2020

"2020 can lay claim to the downfall of a great many things, but not good ol' rock 'n' roll if The Compulsions have anything to say about it. The album spends much of its time vacillating from a honky-tonk borderline rockabilly aesthetic to straight-up raunchy lyrical flourishes that would find itself roundly criticised in a blog post. Aurally the album is a pure treat… (and) considering the proximity to the rock 'n' roll legend that this band enjoys, the execution in musicianship was to be expected and was delivered upon in spades. Ferocious is rock 'n' roll: unapologetic, energetic and in-your-face… what rock was like when it was considered 'real'."

Hit the link below now to read more of Russell Miller's Ferocious review in Underground Press!

23 December 2020

"There are bands that wear their influences on their sleeve. It takes a special band to combine those influences into a fresh and exciting sound, The Compulsions have done that on their third full-length record, Ferocious… the best record The Compulsions have done to date. The Compulsions certainly grab your attention with straight-ahead, raw rock 'n' roll that combines the familiar with the new… a shot of fresh rock that is badly needed."

Read the full review by Jeff Gaudiosi in Misplaced Straws at the link below—plus, don’t miss Jeff’s brand-new interview with Compulsions mastermind, Rob Carlyle!

14 December 2020

The new Compulsions album, Ferocious, has earned an electrifying 9 out of 10 from the highly regarded British music magazine, Vive Le Rock!

Check out Mark McStea’s full review below:

"Rob Carlyle’s new Compulsions album delivers exactly what you’d hope for if you were a fan of his previous work. Every song hits the perfect blend of rhythm ’n’ groove. The influences are clear – Exile-era Stones, The Faces and early Aerosmith – but they aren’t so overt as to make this record a slavish retread of what has gone before. Each song takes those influences and twists them into something uniquely Compulsions, aided by Carlyle’s witty lyrics.

The two classic covers will be familiar to the casual listener: 'Dead Flowers' kicks up the power and tempo from The Stones’ original, and the GN’R song, 'Dust N’ Bones' gets transformed by a swampy, bluesy, tremolo-laden guitar part. The two best originals are 'Born On A Landfill' and 'Killer In The Woodshed.' Fans of The Black Crowes and any of the influences name-checked above will love this album."

Don’t miss out—grab Vive Le Rock Issue #78 at newsstands now to read more! More info at the link below.

23 November 2020

"There's a tight mix of raw blues guitars, nasty glam and hardened riffs that could've come straight from the bass of Lemmy. Think what you might get if you relocated early '70s Rolling Stones to the present day, with all the influences they could suck up from the street level and bring together in a contemporary studio setting. New York has a reputation for producing its very own brand of razor-sharp rock 'n' roll – always drenched in its very own attitude. It's that factor that really makes this album stand out."

Read the full Ferocious review in Fear & Loathing at the link below!

13 November 2020

The Compulsions' long-awaited third album, Ferocious, is finally here, released today, November 13, 2020! Even before its release, Ferocious has been earning rave reviews, including "The Rock & Roll Record We Were Craving" (RPM Online), "I Prefer Compulsions' Versions Of GN'R, Stones Songs" (Get Ready To ROCK!), "Izzy And Gilby Fans Will Flat Out Love" (Sleaze Roxx), and "Dark, Gritty, Raw, Honest" (Screamer Magazine). Ferocious is now available on Amazon, Apple Music, Spotify, and all other major music outlets! You can even grab Ferocious on compact disc at the link below! Play it LOUD! And thank you for your support!

6 November 2020

"With a sound that was equal parts Aerosmith, Faces, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The New York Dolls and The Rolling Stones, it was a no brainer that this was going to impress most of us at RPM Online – and when we saw Rob had drafted some of our favorite players, it was always gonna work. Fast forward half a decade and can that magic be recreated? Can Rob come up with another fistful of tunes that would nestle in our heads and soundtrack our downtime during this pandemic? F*ck yeah! Of course, you nonbelievers! Ferocious is every bit the rock & roll record we were expecting and craving."

Visit the link below to read Dom Daley's full review of Ferocious in RPM Online!

25 October 2020

"Overall, The Compulsions' newest album is a much needed full-length rock and roll record delivered at a time when the world is in dire need of such things. Yeah, the pedigree of musicians is through the roof but instead of trying to make comparisons to past work, Ferocious is perfectly capable of standing on it's own as just a really good rock record. Once again, Rob Carlyle has put together a solid disc of tunes that in a perfect world would be ideal for rock radio but hey, how many of us said the same about Gilby and Izzy's solo stuff?"

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Read the full review of Ferocious by John "Stoney" Cannon in Sleaze Roxx at the link below!

23 October 2020

"The Compulsions have a long pedigree of fine musicians from the likes of Guns N' Roses to The New York Dolls to David Bowie  and it shows – this is rock & roll at its finest and the album proves singer/songwriter Rob Carlyle will not be defeated in his mission to deliver roots rock to the masses – despite changes to the line up and a five year gap between albums. Ferocious delivers track after track of dirty, original roots rock which is contagious and fun – with a blend of metal, rhythm and blues and country-rock influences, this album flies on every level."

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Visit the link below to read Karen Clayton's full review of Ferocious in Get Ready To ROCK!

6 October 2020

"Picture a frontman on stage in a dark club. The air is hot and steamy due to the perpetually malfunctioning air conditioning, and the club smells vaguely of stale beer. The guy is wearing worn jeans, black t-shirt and headband, and he's playing a beat-to-shit old Fender Telecaster with a lit cigarette jammed in the headstock. It's plugged into a Marshall half stack, and the thunderous sound shakes the sweaty walls of the club. The entire vibe is the pure essence of rock 'n' roll."

Hit the link below to read Richard Rosenthal's epic new article about Rob Carlyle & The Compulsions in Screamer Magazine!

24 September 2020

 "There are certain genres of music that are associated with geographic regions. Speak of 'Southern Rock' or 'The British Invasion' or 'The Seattle Sound' and instantly certain bands and songs come to mind. If someone mentioned the phrase 'New York City Rock & Roll' what would you think? 'Dark, gritty, raw, honest,' might be apt words to capture the feel of that sound.

Read more of Richard Rosenthal's rave review of Ferocious in Screamer Magazine at the link below!

22 September 2020

Check out Rob's recent return to the Nothing Shocking podcast! Topics include the upcoming Compulsions album Ferocious, plus Rob’s motivation for covering "Dust N' Bones" by Guns N' Roses. Get the full story now at the link below!

14 September 2020

This Friday at 4:30 pm, Rob will perform with a very special guest on Manhattan's Lower East Side! However, due to State Liquor Authority guidelines, advertised and ticketed shows are not currently permitted. To find out the location of this socially distanced outdoor event, simply subscribe to The Compulsions' mailing list at the link below or send an inquiry to CompulsionsNewsletter@gmail.com. Stay safe, be well, and we’ll see you at the show!

2 September 2020

Compulsions frontman, Rob Carlyle, discussed the Ferocious album art (and much more!) last night on the Guns N' Roses-themed podcast, Appetite For Distortion. Here's what Rob shared with host Brando about the imagery: "You can read a lot into that cover: There's a reference to GN'R – and we cover GN'R. There's a dead rose in the skull's mouth – and we cover 'Dead Flowers' (by The Rolling Stones). And then, the typography, that's the Motörhead typography – and we mention Motörhead in one of the songs. And to be real honest, man, none of that was on purpose. I looked at it later on and I was like 'Whoa!' There's three ways to connect the album cover to the songs on the album, which I thought was accidentally very cool."

To hear the entire conversation, visit the link below now!

1 September 2020

Check out Rob's brand new video interview on Totally Driven Entertainment. During the live chat, host Bay Ragni shared his review, saying, "If Keith Richards had a threesome with Rob Zombie and Joan Jett, the love child of that spawning would be Ferocious. It's the album that not only rock 'n' roll needs, but it's the album that everybody needs." You can now watch the entire interview at the link below.

28 August 2020

The Compulsions are set to release their new album, Ferocious, on November 13th! Featuring an all-star lineup including former GN'R guitarist Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal and Bowie’s Earl Slick, the album blends the iconic sounds of The Rolling Stones and Guns N' Roses with a fresh twist.

In a recent interview, frontman Rob Carlyle explains how this record channels the influence of these legendary bands while adding a unique twist that only The Compulsions can deliver. Get the full details on the album's release and the story behind its creation.

Click below to read more in The Rockpit and get ready for Ferocious—dropping November 13th!

27 August 2020

On the latest episode of The Chuck Shute Podcast, Compulsions frontman Rob Carlyle shared a funny story about Slash and Duff from Guns N' Roses. Here's what he had to say: "I know those guys know about me because when (GN'R and ex-Compulsions drummer) Frank (Ferrer) was first rehearsing with the Duff and Slash combo, I was giving him a hard time. I was texting him and I said something like, 'Make sure you rehearse my band real good for when we go on tour.' And then he texted me back and he said, 'I played The Compulsions for them. They love The Compulsions!' And knowing me, I said something like, 'Yeah, of course they love it. It sounds like they're already on it!'"

Also discussed: Earl Slick's advice from David Bowie and The Compulsions' upcoming album, Ferocious! Hear more at the link below!

21 August 2020

The wait is almost over, Compulsions fans! Ferocious drops on Friday, November 13, 2020, and will be available on Amazon, Spotify, and other music outlets. Can't wait? Pre-order Ferocious from iTunes now and get instant access to the tracks "Dead Flowers" and "Dust N’ Bones"!

While you're at it, check out the brand-new teaser video for "Funk #666" – a killer track where funk meets metal in an unholy union! Watch it now on The Compulsions' Instagram and YouTube pages.

Stay tuned for more updates – more news coming soon!

24 April 2020

In an effort to spread some joy during New York City's Covid-19 lockdown, Rob has been playing guitar from his window for passersby! Click the link below to read the full story and see one New Yorker's enthusiastic reaction!

4 April 2020

Last weekend on his Facebook page, Rob shared the following tribute to his best friend and former bandmate, Georgie Seville:

"These are obviously extremely troubled times, but I just want to acknowledge that since his passing, today is the first birthday of the Late, Great Georgie Seville. To everyone who knew and loved our dear Georgie, and to anyone else out there who has ever lost a close friend, this post is for you: I wrote a song about losing Georgie called 'One More Saturday Night.' I started writing it the day before his funeral and finished it about a week later. It was extremely painful to write, but after 25 years of friendship, I felt compelled and obligated to pay tribute to the one, true King of New York. Please feel free to download it here. Be safe, friends. God bless. And Long Live the Man, the Myth and the Legend, Georgie Seville."

Georgie Seville was a beloved figure on the New York rock scene since the early '90s. Known as a club owner, musician, and promoter, he was cherished by many as a brotherly friend. During his time with The Compulsions, Georgie performed several gigs with the band and recorded the searing guitar solo on their signature track, "I Was Right, You Were Wrong."

Born on March 28, Georgie's age remains unknown. He passed suddenly on June 15, 2019, and his funeral, as somber as it was, became a tribute from the downtown nightlife community. Georgie Seville will never be forgotten.

Visit the link below now to download your complimentary copy of "One More Saturday Night."

3 January 2020

Catch up with Compulsions frontman Rob Carlyle in this epic year-end update! Get the inside scoop on his recent European tour with Darrell Bath, plus details on the upcoming star-studded Compulsions album and Rob’s exciting new top-secret project! Read all about it now in The Rockpit!