Propagandhi-supporting caste
August 2nd 2009 00:20
When is a punk band a metal band? When your Propagandhi. Fat Wreck's stable punk/hardcore/metal crossover band have unleashed their most accessible album to date. Having left the popular label after being disappointed with Fat Mike's lack of interest in them, they've release possible their best album in ten years. I've been a little disappointed with past efforts. Potekim City Limits was difficult to listen to. It was to metal and to technical to be enjoyable. And while I've accepted that they are no longer the pop punk band from 'How To Clean Everything', I was never disappointed in the sound of the band. I just thought it was too much.
The heavy political opinion and thought is still prevalent throughout the songs as in previous records and is what makes this band stand out. Unlike their contemporaries who have found that money can be made in political protest songs in recent years, Propagandhi have never been shy in dealing with some harsh realities in life. Whether it be war, government, women's rights, gay rights and their ever favorite-animal rights like on track 'Human(e) Flensing'. But the Canadians also show their love and homage to 80's metal riffage such as the opening to the first track 'Night Letters' which is possibly one of the best head banging riffs I've heard in decades. 'The Bangers Embrace' pays homage to a favorite Canadian metal band from their childhood and seeing them play a reunion show "they say you can't relive the past, but it all came flooding back." 'Dear Coaches Corner' is another stand out track, as is the short brutal assault of 'This Is Your Life'.
For me it's the best work the guys have done in years. The addition of a 2nd guitarist really fills out the heavy sound and complements the riffs more with twin guitars. Their recent tour of Australia after 11 years left many content and happy fans wanting more and this record should fill that void until they next tour. Which I'm hoping won't be in another eleven years.
The heavy political opinion and thought is still prevalent throughout the songs as in previous records and is what makes this band stand out. Unlike their contemporaries who have found that money can be made in political protest songs in recent years, Propagandhi have never been shy in dealing with some harsh realities in life. Whether it be war, government, women's rights, gay rights and their ever favorite-animal rights like on track 'Human(e) Flensing'. But the Canadians also show their love and homage to 80's metal riffage such as the opening to the first track 'Night Letters' which is possibly one of the best head banging riffs I've heard in decades. 'The Bangers Embrace' pays homage to a favorite Canadian metal band from their childhood and seeing them play a reunion show "they say you can't relive the past, but it all came flooding back." 'Dear Coaches Corner' is another stand out track, as is the short brutal assault of 'This Is Your Life'.
For me it's the best work the guys have done in years. The addition of a 2nd guitarist really fills out the heavy sound and complements the riffs more with twin guitars. Their recent tour of Australia after 11 years left many content and happy fans wanting more and this record should fill that void until they next tour. Which I'm hoping won't be in another eleven years.
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