It's 2014
and there's still plenty of pricks to kick against. Dissatisfaction, anger,
and ennui provide the inspiration for The Suburban Homes' debut EP.
Home to garage rock
wunderkid Paul Messis, Market Square Records branch out of the garage
into punkier, spikier territory with this debut release from The
Suburban Homes. It's a 7” single infused with the spirit of first
wave punk, when punk rock was all about having something to say and a
reason to say it, when punk was a true rebellion and not commodity or
nostalgia cash cow.
Refreshingly lo-fi, the
three track EP favours substance over style. Over the self-titled
lead track's three chord clatter conformity comes in for a kicking;
Shopping, work, weekend drink binges and the opiate of TV and social
networks are all in firing line. Apple can release as many new
products as they like but modern life will always be rubbish
according to the Suburban Homes.
Pseudo-intellectuals
provide a similar target on the appropriately titled
Pseudo-Intellectuals. It's not all negativity though, on D.I.Y the
band sing the praises of the DIY ethic. An admirable stance and an
admirable EP, and more in tune with what makes good punk rock than
Green Day or Blink 182 will ever be.
Limited edition (300)
black vinyl 7” with photocopied sleeve and inserts.
Click here for more on
Market Square Records.
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