If an Indie spirit, wit and little twang sound like your bag, the Well Hungarians find themselves very musically endowed. Let’s be honest, with a name like “Well Hungarians” you can expect a boatload of confidence and ballsy performance on stage. Though the group does not hail from Eastern Europe as one might mistakenly surmise, their composite Far East St. Louis background, past the point where rap turns to rural, brings a sound straight from the Heartland. A blend of Southern Rock and Midwestern realism, the double edged band brings both lyrics that evoke a grounded sense of truth complete with a tune that brings crowds up out of their seat.Active since 1993, the New Hungarians released their first studio album in 1999, titled Framed. Though what most listeners would consider the bands breakthrough didn’t come until 5 years later in 2004, the Well Hungarians came out with Sorry ‘Bout the Mess, headlined by the title track. “Sorry ‘Bout the Mess,” describes the toll heartbreak can take on not only the mind but one’s surroundings. From spic and span to a dysfunctional pig sty, it typifies the effect one breakup can have across all aspects of life. The “mess” in question refers not only to physical surroundings but a general post-breakup state of affairs, including the questionable decision making that results all too often. An easily relatable song for listeners, the both inviting and apologetic “Sorry ‘Bout the Mess” helped the band to strike chords with new audiences, greatly raising the group’s profile. Just one of four nationally charting singles, it’s joined by “Rock ‘n Roll Singer,” “Betty Rides Around” and 2007 single release “Diamonds and Love” as the group’s most recognizable hits. (more…)