Thunder are a British hard rock band known for their straightforward, energetic approach to the genre without apology or pretense. Rip It Up, released in 2017, finds the band in confident form, delivering the kind of meat-and-potatoes hard rock that refuses to overcomplicate itself. The songwriting is solid and hooks are immediate, built on the understanding that melody and groove matter just as much as volume. The band prioritizes interplay and clarity, creating an album that works both as background energy and focused listening. A reliable choice for anyone who appreciates hard rock that knows what it is and executes it well.