A band today that I've just stumbled across and that I've pretty much no information about. God's Hand are from Iowa City and have just released what I'm assuming is their 2nd single.
They're a band very much influenced by the late 70's UK punk scene. Their sound will remind you of some of your favourite bands.
They've just released a debut album titled Hunting Season and unsurprisingly it's a winner. They promise a "catchy, melodic and dynamic punkrock record that jumps out of the speakers and grabs hold of you" and they aren't lying! You can check it out here : https://pjolterguys.bandcamp.com/album/hunting-season
It's pretty much impossible to single out a highlight as the whole damn thing is one big highlight so let's just go with the opening track. This is New World...
I’ve seen your every you, in every fucking way
I’ve seen the things you do, and it was not for me
You burn everything in sight, in search of a new world
I see your hatred, your writing on the walls
That every sperm is sacred until every building falls
You’ll end up in a corner with your back up against the wall
I’ve seen your every you, in every fucking way
I’ve seen the things you do, and it was not for me
You burn everything in sight, in search of a new world
Generations searching for a place to call their home
Searching for a purpose and a fight to call their own
But in the end we're all the same
There's no one else to blame
But you keep feeding the fire
Anything will burn when it’s soaked in gasoline
Firebreathers and liars
With one hand on the bible and your back against the wall
Stupid is what stupid does
So get down off your cross
I’ve seen your every you, in every fucking way
I’ve seen the things you do, and it was not for me
You burn everything in sight, in search of a new world
Your kind has been around as long as we’ve been here
You’re angry and you’re disappointed, no one seem to care
The causes you are fighting for are never what they seem
So pull your head out of your ass and wake up from your dream
But you keep feeding the fire
Anything will burn when it’s soaked in gasoline
Firebreathers and liars
With one hand on the bible and your back against the wall
You’ll never take another step, as you might trip and fall
Stupid is what stupid does
So get down off your cross
I'm still being a bit lazy at the moment, there's been a distinct lack of updates on here but my good friend Ralph J Rivera drew my attention to today's earworm and it got my juices flowing.
It's by a German band called Collaps. They're an oi trio from North Rhine-Westphalia and they've just released a very impressive album titled Getting Used To The Dirt. It's available via Primator Crew / Oi The Boat and you can check it out here (it's available name your price) : https://collapspunk.bandcamp.com/album/getting-used-to-the-dirt
Ralph was throwing around comparisons with the likes of Abrasive Wheels, The Partisans, Peter & The Test Tube Babies and Infa-Riot and he proclaimed this song to be the anthem track (and who am I to disagree!).
Today we bid a fond farewell to Private Function (https://www.facebook.com/privatefunctionmelbourne). Regulars to both the blog and the show, the Melbourne band have called it a day after 10 glorious years. They're going out whilst they're still on top.
I believe it's the only song they've released on 45rpm.
I think it's fair to say they've gone out with a bang.
