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The album opens with faux radio feedback and a voice proclaiming "The DJ accepts no responsibility for the next record", I am immediately intrigued and hopefull about the content of the album.
Track two 'Radio No Go' is a formulaic slab of chugging old school authentic punk rawk! It is an inspiring track and a very worthy second helping. Electric River wear their influences on their sleeves, as shown in the lyric "Pirates of the waves and the audio braves, keep it raw, keep it loud".
The album continues in the same awesome way it started with track 5 'On Another Day'. The speed of the record is slowed down and the style becomes reminiscent of Norweigan rockers (and one time Eurovision hopefuls) Wig Wam.
Another stand out track is song 7 'Never Escape', this song deserves a mention due to its almost piratical central riff. The lyrics display a complex social commentary, as can be seen in the following - "From a Hackney council estate to the cocaine toffs .... its a short walk between but a whole world apart". The song is a spot on comment on the gulf that divides our cities and London in particular.
The album as a whole is extremely accomplished, Electric River have the musical arrangements, the lyrics and most importantly the talent to be a huge punk band. However the only comment I would make would be regarding the quality of the production of the record, on the next album more attention should be paid to this. At times the vocals appear as though they are competing with each other rather than working together for the collective good.
Track two 'Radio No Go' is a formulaic slab of chugging old school authentic punk rawk! It is an inspiring track and a very worthy second helping. Electric River wear their influences on their sleeves, as shown in the lyric "Pirates of the waves and the audio braves, keep it raw, keep it loud".
The album continues in the same awesome way it started with track 5 'On Another Day'. The speed of the record is slowed down and the style becomes reminiscent of Norweigan rockers (and one time Eurovision hopefuls) Wig Wam.
Another stand out track is song 7 'Never Escape', this song deserves a mention due to its almost piratical central riff. The lyrics display a complex social commentary, as can be seen in the following - "From a Hackney council estate to the cocaine toffs .... its a short walk between but a whole world apart". The song is a spot on comment on the gulf that divides our cities and London in particular.
The album as a whole is extremely accomplished, Electric River have the musical arrangements, the lyrics and most importantly the talent to be a huge punk band. However the only comment I would make would be regarding the quality of the production of the record, on the next album more attention should be paid to this. At times the vocals appear as though they are competing with each other rather than working together for the collective good.

