I never knew that the main sound of this band referenced glam rock more than angry punk pub rock. Spinning this album for the past 2 days now and 'Working' comes across as the song with the biggest memorable hook. I hear more of an Undertones influence than anything else. I know they'd morphed into a 'working class themed Oi band, but this is a terrific and catchy NY Dolls-esque album. I like this more than the Rose Tattoo album I'd heard earlier this month. I'd seen that last year that they'd played a few sold out shows in the U.S. and I think that's cool that old schooly stuff is still supported and relevant. Reminder to self to visit their later music later in the year.
Their most current release from 2007, Here We Stand, is probably their best stuff since Shock Troops. Hopefully, the version of Shock Troops you listened to had England Belongs To Me and Argy Bargy. Every time I have seen these guys live, they had the whole crowd singing along to their songs. I am looking forward to seeing them at PRB again.
ReplyDeleteYou should check out a similar sounding modern day band, Booze & Glory. Start with "Bold As Brass".
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