The Kooks present 'Junk of the Heart'

At age 26, Luke Pritchard thinks of himself as a changed man. The front man of the alt rockers the Kooks fell into the hard partying rock ‘n roll lifestyle complete with cocaine use before he took a completely different path back toward his addiction to music. The vibe of the band’s latest album ‘Junk of the Heart’ is a bit of a celebration of Pritchard’s musical return with songs that are more contemplative and reflective than some of the band’s past offerings.

“For me, my whole life style has changed. I prefer other things,” said Pritchard. “That’s not to say I don’t enjoy a drink but a few years ago I loved the nights out partying. Now I find it kind of depressing.”