Dutch Nuggets are coming from Montreal, Canada and this is their long awaited second album. What do we get here? Well, we get 12 songs of excellent melodic hardcore punk. The music is cleverly written, enough technical to appease fans of more technical side of skatepunk, but also retaining that old school nineties vibe and atmosphere in the song structures. We have been waiting for over a decade for this one and it was worth it. Songs are fast and driving, vocals are excellent also backing vocal harmonies deliver mighty combination, which is very important in this kind of music. The whole album reminds me a lot of Croatian band called Kriva Istina. Lyrics are personal, yet engaged politically, but I think everyone can relate to somehow. It is hard to highlight some songs as favorites, but to me they are Ignorance Is Bliss, Catharsis and Dead-Tired. Great album and great band, I totally recommend this one!
Brace yourselves for the release of Strung Out‘s blistering new album, Dead Rebellion, on April 5th! Dive headfirst into the powerful track “Cages,” which is already streaming worldwide. Catch the gripping music video on our YouTube channel. Then, lock down your copy with this limited-edition shirt bundle. Digital music lovers, be sure to pre-save the album with this link. If that’s not enough, mark your calendars for March, because Strung Out will be on tour, with more dates lined up throughout the year. Vocalist Jason Cruz has this to share about the album and song:
Dead Rebellion is a love letter to our fans, and the product of a 34-year negotiation with ourselves and the world. It was written, performed, and produced with a deep conviction that none of this is in vain, and if you love something enough, it will always take care of you in the end. For example, the song “Cages” explores the self-imposed limitations that hold us back, like blame and self-victimization. Only by eliminating these from the equation can true growth occur.
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