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Notorious British hardcore punk band Gallows follow-up 2006's debut Orchestra Of Wolves with Grey Britain. Utilising loud, heavily distorted guitar riffs and screaming vocals, Gallows have made a name for themselves as one of the most exciting bands within their genre. Having toured extensively across the world, Gallows have progressed musically and return stronger than ever. Grey Britain includes a special guest appearance from Simon Neil of Biffy Clyro on "Graves".
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I wasn't a fan of Gallows when they first appeared. But pretty soon I realised I was just stuck in that hypocritical funk of hating any band that gets successful, so I went and bought 'Orchestra of Wolves' to see what all the fuss is about. As a long time punk rocker and metal fan my response was lukewarm. It was a good hardcore record but nothing I hadn't heard before and better. Seeing 'Grey Britain' in my favorite record store I thought I'd take a punt, see if they'd grown. And boy how they've grown.
Grey Britain is not just a collection of songs like the previous album, but a work of art to be taken altogether. It's a portrait of a decaying modern Britain that many listeners will recognise. It's difficult to describe how immense this record sounds and I'm not goin to attempt it, but it's a world away from their debut. Yes it's still aggressive metal tinged hardcore punk, but it's far more focused, heavier, angrier and the use of classical elements is sublime.
For all it's nihilism it actually fills a long-vacant niche in mainstream music as a record that feels like it actually matters, and as such, perhaps by accident, leaves you (or at least me) with the naive thought that maybe society can be redeemed somehow if enough people wake up. Just don't ask me how that would work in reality.
Either way it's a powerful record that simply must be heard.
Grey Britain is not just a collection of songs like the previous album, but a work of art to be taken altogether. It's a portrait of a decaying modern Britain that many listeners will recognise. It's difficult to describe how immense this record sounds and I'm not goin to attempt it, but it's a world away from their debut. Yes it's still aggressive metal tinged hardcore punk, but it's far more focused, heavier, angrier and the use of classical elements is sublime.
For all it's nihilism it actually fills a long-vacant niche in mainstream music as a record that feels like it actually matters, and as such, perhaps by accident, leaves you (or at least me) with the naive thought that maybe society can be redeemed somehow if enough people wake up. Just don't ask me how that would work in reality.
Either way it's a powerful record that simply must be heard.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I must admit i hated the gallows at first, when i saw pictures of them in magazines i thought they were just the latest bunch of pop punk brats!! how wrong i was, they were just what i was missing from my music collection angry, straightforward PUNK! a band that sounded as if it was pissed off,
and this is just what this cd "grey britain" is,, its about being pissed off!
The recession has hit britain and frank carter and the boys are truly angry and pissed off with the way britain as become, you can tell this as the album gets bleaker and more angrier and somewhat darker(or greyer as they put it) as the album goes on.
Having only been a fan originally of their singles, i went back and listen to the First album in full and now this and im still not dissapointed
and this is just what this cd "grey britain" is,, its about being pissed off!
The recession has hit britain and frank carter and the boys are truly angry and pissed off with the way britain as become, you can tell this as the album gets bleaker and more angrier and somewhat darker(or greyer as they put it) as the album goes on.
Having only been a fan originally of their singles, i went back and listen to the First album in full and now this and im still not dissapointed
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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An Excellent Punk / Hardcore Album that is full of aggression, this is the album that Punk has been desperatley waiting for. The album has an acoustic track as well as a few melodic orchestral parts too (especially the last track), but not too much. You can see the similarity of this album with their debut album Orchestra of Wolves but this album pushes the genre a lot more towards punk without losing its agression. The album has elements that are typical of punk such as hooligan like vocals and shouted backing vocals, however it is not as in your face as their first album, proberbly because most tracks are at a slower speed.
The album has 13 tracks with many memorable parts, an album that proves that Punk isn't dead. I recommend this album to anybody with a full or even slight interest in hardcore / punk. 95/100
The album has 13 tracks with many memorable parts, an album that proves that Punk isn't dead. I recommend this album to anybody with a full or even slight interest in hardcore / punk. 95/100
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Golden UK
Gallows are a great band, Staring at the rude boys from the previous cd was a stand out track, worthy of much more success in the mainstream chart than it recieved. Read more
Published on 12 July 2009 by K. Staddon
Packs an incredible punch - fantastic!
I discovered Gallows recently through a guitar magazine. Grey Britain is a fantastic album, one that packs an incredible punch musically, I feel. Read more
Published on 29 Jun 2009 by G. Low
Very Under-rated.
Great, we get the point, it's not as good as Orchestra Of Wolves.
As a standalone record though, this is very good. That is all.
As a standalone record though, this is very good. That is all.
Published on 1 Jun 2009 by A. Thomas
The Grey Album
When Orchestra Of Wolves appeared from nowhere some 3 or so years back, Gallows had given hardcore punk the kick up the arse it had needed for yonks. Read more
Published on 14 May 2009 by Mr. D. G. Hunter
"We wanted to make the heaviest album we'd ever heard"
I loved Orchestra of Wolves.
The album suceeded in capturing a raw energy wrapped in a sense of fun; something few bands have ever pulled off in the same way, let alone on a... Read more
The album suceeded in capturing a raw energy wrapped in a sense of fun; something few bands have ever pulled off in the same way, let alone on a... Read more
Published on 30 April 2009 by J. E. W. Jackson
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