When I first heard about A Vulture Wake I knew that this will be an awesome record. Bird Attack Records has done a great job releasing this and it is time to sit back, listen and review this baby.
We wont be wrong if we say that A Vulture Wake is a kind of punk supergroup. Formed in 2016. the band features the current or former members of All, Drag the River, Lagwagon, RKL, Good Riddance, Real McKenzies and The Mag Seven. The record is very strong for a debut album. It contains 10 songs of melodic punk with some hardcore influences. The songs are very technical and these guys know how to play their instruments with all their experience on the scene. For me the overall vibe of the album was somehow sad and somber which is good and in some weird way that reminded me of No Use For A Name. Not musically, no way, but in the vibe and maybe the lyrics too. I dont have the lyric sheet or booklet but I can follow the lyrics good enough while listening that I know that it is a fine mix of political and personal with more weight given to the personal side. It is very hard to name some highlight songs from the album but for me it would be “Circle of Friends” and “Secrets”. Great album!
The Dreadnoughts are hailing from Vancouver, Canada and they are known as being the drunkest and baddest celtic folk punk there. That was enough for me to read and I knew that I had to check out their record. So, I listened to it and here is the review!
The album contains 12 songs and the whole album is dedicated to those who survived the World War 1 and to those who unfortunately did not make it. But, also you can say that the songs show lyrically and musically the whole absurdity, horror and sorrow of war. After atmospheric opener “Up High”, the title track brings us the faster and melodic track made for moshing, pogo and hugging the sweaty kid next to you in the pit in front of the stage. The vocals are harsher but sung and they fit perfectly in the song structures. Musically, the band adds nothing new not heard before but still they offer some interesting changes in the songs that you dont expect like twists in a good movie. I still havent seen them play live but I could swear that this band is one hell of a fun live experience especially with some beers or wine in your system adding fuel to the fire. Top songs:”Foreign Skies”, “A Broken World”, “Black Letters”.
The long wait is over! this year Punk Rock Holiday line-up is out! Judging by the line-up this year looks to be very promising that its going to be awesome like always! Great bands, awesome nature makes this a must and the best European festival!
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