Though the rock star halcyon of the 70’s and 80’s has now been reduced to a mere flicker, one modern band has set out with hopes to ignite a similar glamour-rock vigor in the music scene. The Struts, it seems, have heard their calling. The band from Derby, England, is gradually making its presence in America known, kindling support throughout the country with opulent, captivating live performances, flamboyant style and powerful music.

The band is fortunate enough to feature a vocalist seemingly destined for a rock ‘n’ roll in Luke Spiller. With dynamic vocals like Freddie Mercury, an exuberant stage presence like Mick Jagger and an charmingly outlandish personality of his own, Spiller has put The Struts on the map, propelling the band to the top of the indie and rock scene. Though it’s probably a stretch to claim that the band can bring back rock ‘n’ roll in all of its glory (at this point, who can?), The Struts and their vibrant, accelerating music can, however, provide refreshing relief for those who would rather not settle for today’s mainstream.

Recently, The Struts rereleased debut album, “Everybody Wants,” in order to emphasize their growth as musicians and to capitalize upon their new found fame with Interscope Records. The album proves to be an impressive display of the band’s musical capabilities.

Alternative radio hits, “Could Have Been Me” and “Kiss This,” headline the album, with the former being the clear cynosure. The song, which features a vocal performance by Spiller that even Mercury would have applauded, proves to be a spectacular, roof-raising anthem destined for a stadium. “Wrapped in your regret, what a waste of blood and sweat,” Spiller growls scathingly. Other established songs, such as the ebullient, Britpop inspired “Dirty Sexy Money” and indie lament “Black Swan” provide muscle to the band’s identity. But on the new and improvised version of “Everybody Wants,” weaker songs from the band’s fledgling days have been dismissed in favor of stronger, more enticing tunes specially tailored to meet the demands of a flamboyant, glamour-rock loving American audience. Ballads “Mary Go Round” and “Only Just A Call Away” infuse high octane instrumentals with treacly, touching passion, while “Young Stars” combines the grandiloquence of an unlikely pair: Fall Out Boy and David Bowie.

Overall, “Everybody Wants” proves itself to be one of unheralded album releases of 2016 and deserves a listen by rock and indie enthusiasts. The band will perform in Kansas City on May 6 for Middle of The Map Festival.