GOLDBLADE
‘The Terror of Modern Life’
Overground Records
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This is the fifth album from Goldblade, and I am kicking myself somewhat for having left it temporarily gathering dust on my review pile, because it’s an absolute belter. Brother John Robb and his Comrades of The Golden Blade deliver thirteen robust songs here, bursting with rocking energy and rousing choruses that lay bare a vision of modern day Broke and Broken Britain. The messages contained are shrouded in cynicism, which is honestly not too hard when you take a look around you. The bleak reality on the ground runs contrary to the Feel Good Dictates spoon-fed us by those goons in the Ministry of Truth.
Right from the off, and the explosive “This is War”, Goldblade crank up the jams with some mighty powerful dark, twisted, and foaming at the mouth Punk Rock. There’s a brief interlude in momentum for the outstanding Ruts recalling dub/rocker “Serious Business”, but otherwise it’s crash, bang and wallop right thru to the crashing chords and sonic cacophony of the closing number.
This is spirited music, a red-hot jukebox of hits that taps in to the unforgettable energy of greats like The Clash, UK Subs, DK’s and Adolescents. Recommended.
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