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The American cultural commentator Greil Marcus once observed that "to make true political music you have to say things that decent people don’t want to hear". If this is indeed the case, then Punk & Poetry, the third album from London’s young and restless The King Blues, aces this test with Mensa-like ease. Whether it is the assertion that "this is class war" on We Are F***ing Angry, or the observation that "your granddad didn’t vote for fascists, he shot them" on Shooting Fascists, this is a band expert in saying things that are both below the salt and beyond the pale.
Time has rendered the work of a band such as The Clash (about whom there exists an entire cottage industry of cosy nostalgia) and even the Dead Kennedys as being acceptable and relatively toothless. If nothing else, the release of Punk & Poetry provides the listener with music and sentiment that frames its opposition to things that are happening both here and now. Frontman Jonny ‘Itch’ Fox’s mocking of "the very idea that we’re in this together" – David Cameron’s pat summation of the supposed commonality of his government’s cuts – couldn’t be much hotter off the press were it to provide the score for the background music to Ed Balls’ response to last month’s budget.
Speaking of music, it is this that provides The King Blues with their Trojan horse. Even at its angriest, Punk & Poetry is pop music played hard, high energy rock’n’roll constructed magnificently and in a manner that makes this appealing to an audience comprised of more than one generation. Those who cheered as protestors smashed the original windows of the beautiful building of the Supreme Court in December 2010 will find much to like here. But just as importantly, those who winced at such a sight will not be put off The King Blues by stern and outré sentiments, so long as they come expressed in music that is as poised and as palatable as this.
--Ian Winwood
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<b>Track Listing:</b> 1. The Last of The Dreamers 2. We Are Fucking Angry 3. Set The World On Fire 4. Dancehall 5. The Future's Not What It Used To Be 6. I Want You 7. 5 Bottles of Shampoo 8. Sex Education 9. Shooting Fascists 10. Headbutt 11. Does Anybody Care 12. Everything Happens For A Reason
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4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By O. Buxton
Format:Audio CD
First off, it's a cool album sleeve.
It hooked me when I saw it on the underground and I repaired immediately to Spotify to see what this is all about. Superb: genuinely new, imaginative, broad minded and angry music - angry in the way that young men in rock 'n' roll bands should be and, frankly, haven't been for far too long.
The first impression I had was of Rage Against the Machine, (courtesy of the second track on the album) but it quickly settles down ino a different groove and I think the Clash and the Specials are a much closer fit. These guys are very British, very London, there's punk, reggae, ska, ukuleles straight forward rock n roll here with - and this might be offensive to pretty much everyone's sensibilities one way or another - a dash of Lennon & McCartney thrown in for seasoning. For all their urban streetness (and there's plenty of that), The King Blues somehow extract that strand of winsome eccentricity that makes this wonderful country such a unique place. I'm now working through the back catalogue, and I recommend you do too.
Game changing music.
Olly Buxton
It hooked me when I saw it on the underground and I repaired immediately to Spotify to see what this is all about. Superb: genuinely new, imaginative, broad minded and angry music - angry in the way that young men in rock 'n' roll bands should be and, frankly, haven't been for far too long.
The first impression I had was of Rage Against the Machine, (courtesy of the second track on the album) but it quickly settles down ino a different groove and I think the Clash and the Specials are a much closer fit. These guys are very British, very London, there's punk, reggae, ska, ukuleles straight forward rock n roll here with - and this might be offensive to pretty much everyone's sensibilities one way or another - a dash of Lennon & McCartney thrown in for seasoning. For all their urban streetness (and there's plenty of that), The King Blues somehow extract that strand of winsome eccentricity that makes this wonderful country such a unique place. I'm now working through the back catalogue, and I recommend you do too.
Game changing music.
Olly Buxton
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Mr. J. R. Walsh
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Format:Audio CD
I seem to be alone in this opinion, but this was incredibly disappointing after Save The World....and that was a little disappointing after Under The Fog.
The novel King Blues Sound has vanished to be replaced with irritating pop music. The well written and witty lyrics have vanished to be replaced with cliches and silly, misinformed rants against easy targets (how many times to bankers and bonuses get mentioned?)
5 Bottles of Shampoo is excellent, but sadly spoiled somewhat by the backing track. Shooting Fascists could have been so much better. As it stands, it's too short.
I found this album excruciating to listen to. I suppose all bands change direction and I'm just one of the fans The King Blues had to leave behind.
The novel King Blues Sound has vanished to be replaced with irritating pop music. The well written and witty lyrics have vanished to be replaced with cliches and silly, misinformed rants against easy targets (how many times to bankers and bonuses get mentioned?)
5 Bottles of Shampoo is excellent, but sadly spoiled somewhat by the backing track. Shooting Fascists could have been so much better. As it stands, it's too short.
I found this album excruciating to listen to. I suppose all bands change direction and I'm just one of the fans The King Blues had to leave behind.
By eh
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very original - love it - the service was excellent it arrived the next day. the cd is awesome a joy to listen to something original, if you liked the clash you will love this
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Great energy, great tunes, great album
Very enjoyable album with lots of angst and catchy hooks. The stand out track for me was 'Set The World on Fire'.
Published 2 months ago by Joe
5.0 out of 5 stars
Stunning
This is a career defining, justifying album. A true classic that will still be relevant and excellent in decades to come. Buy it.
Published 3 months ago by the Watcher
5.0 out of 5 stars
awesome !!
Really liked it.
Its not what i would call an album as there are a lot of short songs which are more singing poems than songs but altogether a very good addition to your king... Read more
Its not what i would call an album as there are a lot of short songs which are more singing poems than songs but altogether a very good addition to your king... Read more
Published 12 months ago by natasha burns
4.0 out of 5 stars
'Punk' and 'Poetry' sums this album up perfectly!
I wasnt blown away by the previous album. But this is utterly splendid! I listened to it pretty much every day for weeks. Read more
Published 16 months ago by FraserC
3.0 out of 5 stars
Punk and Poetry
This album is Ok, to be generous.
It definitely doesn't have the same unique style as the first two albums and in a way I feel they have lost meaning. Read more
It definitely doesn't have the same unique style as the first two albums and in a way I feel they have lost meaning. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Sam
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent album from The King Blues again
As you would hope for a brilliant album that you can listen to again and again. The King Blues have done themselves justice. Punk and Poetry, what an epic combination.
Published on 13 May 2011 by K. Day
5.0 out of 5 stars
Brilliant
I've followed The King Blues for a while after I was recommended "Save The World Get The Girl" on their last CD, since then I've been hooked everything is fresh, new and has some... Read more
Published on 1 May 2011 by Fritz
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pure Genius
if you haven't seen them live, go. If you haven't bought this album, do so. Passion, heart, soul, anger, truth and tenderness all here. Read more
Published on 19 April 2011 by Liz Usher
5.0 out of 5 stars
full of energy
I really hoped this album wouldn't disappoint after I enjoyed their last one so much - it doesn't - highly recommended.
Published on 18 April 2011 by Mr. S. P. Lewis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Powerful & Passionate
Punk & Poetry is the third studio album from The King Blues, and once again it proves better than their last. Read more
Published on 18 April 2011 by Jessica Goodman
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