Boasting some top tunes “Suburban Rebels” gritty urban
drama, pleasing mix of ’77 style punk vibes and some top rock riffing on the
slower tracks, is like the best bits of all the classic Oi! bands (Rejects,
Resort, Upstarts, 4-Skins) rolled into one. A seemingly great Oi album you say,
until you realize The Business released better material both before and after
this. Early compilation tracks such as "Out in the Cold" or
"Streets Where You Live" were some of the most melodically unique in
Oi, rivalled only by Cock Sparrer for their pop sensibilities. By the follow up
album “Saturday's Heroes”, the band was once again wearing their love for
catchy rock’n roll on their sleeve. This seems like an attempt to cash in on
the early 80’s punk revival of the time. That isn't to say there aren't some
goddamned classics on here; it’s worth it just for the immortal “Drinking And
Driving” and the title track alone. Not to be missed!
Ripped to MP3
The Business; Suburban Rebels
1. GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN
2. BLIND JUSTICE
3. WORK OR RIOT?
4. THE EMPLOYERS BLACKLIST
5. NOBODY LISTENED
6. SUBURBAN REBELS
7. MORTGAGE MENTALITY
8. GUTTERSNIPE
9. REAL ENEMY
10. ANOTHER REBEL DEAD
11. SABOTAGE THE HUNT
12. HARRY MAY
13. DRINKING AND DRIVING
BONUS TRACKS
14. SMASH THE DISCOS
15. DISCO GIRLS
16. DAYO
17. LOUD PROUD N PUNK
This was my introduction to The Business. Thanks! - Stinky
ReplyDeleteHi Stinky, I was lucky (if that's the right term) to be bouncing around to Harry May when it came out, but by the time they got around to the album, I'd kinda moved on. The idea of them cashing in on the 80's punk sound with Suburban Rebels is still how I feel today, but damn, they did it well.
Delete@AJ: call me curious, but I could know tour set-up for music listening?
ReplyDeleteEssentially Fabio, I have two. One for the PC which is a Cambridge Audio A5 amp and Acoustic Solutions speakers and one for the turntable which is currently an Acoustic Solutions deck, a Denon amp and massive floor standing Eltex speakers. Until recently, when it finally gave up the ghost, I was using my Dual turntable. I'm not one of those weirdo perfectionists.
DeleteUsing the music to test the hardware is sick ... But common these days. I'm more a headphone lover... A playboy of cans.
ReplyDeleteI only use headphones when I'm flying
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