Sunday, February 4, 2018

Henry And The Bleeder "Looking Backwards"

(The Western Star Recording Company 2018)

H.A.T.B
'87 Bound
I Gotta Rock On (For You)
Day Trippin'
Too Many Heartaches
Vicious Circle
This Town
Padrone
No Regrets
Weed Farmer
Skate
Letter To Moseley
Gypsy King
Man With The World At His Feet

I liked Henry And The Bleeders since the first time I saw their video for Hillbilly In A Psycho Band. It was those shouty hiccuping vocals that reeled me in. I pre-ordered this the minute I became aware of its imminent release. On this album the lads are veering off in all sorts of directions whilst still retaining that Bleeders raw energy. Don't worry though, the directions they take are not to the land of shite. Let's face it, the music we like has all sorts of influences but influences that stem from good music! And that' what you get here! Good music! I could throw a load of genres into the ring when attempting to explain the sounds betwixt the silver optical data delights on this album but I'll just create a new one instead....no, no I won't. It's impossible to pigeon-hole em. The boxofchocolatesabilly (oh wait, I just did) quartet, really do have something for everyone with even a modicum of taste and prove to be a gorge-fest for those that like it all. If you liked the variety of the Klub Foot line ups from way back when but want a current band with that youthful vigour and in-your-face attitude then snap this one up. 
The O'Prez


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