The London hip-hop-punk-heavy-rock duo return with a second helping of articulate, pull-no-punches, take-no-prisoners social and political commentary, taking aim at Tory-ruled Britain, corrupt police, toxic masculinity and other social ills, but alongside righteous rage, some doses of positivity. It’s a style reminiscent of the 1990s Disposable Heroes of Hiphoprisy crossed with Rage Against The Machine, a university-educated street-smart style from the duo who don’t reveal their true names (both calling themselves Bobby Vylan), but have a powerful formula of heavy guitar, rap and drums, a healthy non-drinnking lifestyle and a love of Fred Perry attire. The powerful track Hunger Games seems to encapsulate the feel of this second album - rage against the system, but ending with a positive, upbeat coda. Dream Big also has that liberating sense of ambition. He’s A Man is a humorously edgy kick at the unreconstructed British white middle-aged male. GYAG (Get Yourself A Gun) tells a raw story of street life and greedy landlord, and Makes Me Violent tread familiar territory of racism, frustration and social ills, with certain musical and lyrical phrasing that has been done plenty before, there’s a still a stripped-back, slick power to the delivery. Out on GHOST THEATRE.
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