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Hi Sorry State fam! How are you? I’m doing OK. It’s hot and humid as fuck here in Raleigh, NC. Raleigh happens to be one of the most humid places in the country and it’s not just because we’re in the southeast. It’s also because of our geographic placement between the beach and mountains. So we are sort of trapped by the humidity. OK let’s get to it.
My staff pick is the new No-Heads release, Concrete & Steel. I had never heard the band’s music before so I randomly gave this a shot, and I’m glad I did. It’s only two songs and both are worthy of being played on repeat. It has a pretty straightforward melodic punk sound with catchy hooks, standout bass lines, and big anthem style choruses that remind me of some of the 90s skate punk style bands. That said, there is a more substantive political tone to their music, which I’m drawn to. It’s not super in your face, but it’s there.
Concrete and Steel starts out with a short but sick melodic bass line and immediately breaks into the vocals. The vocals are assertive and passionate but not aggressive, which is a good match for their instrumentation. If I had to guess, Concrete & Steel is referencing the struggles of the blue collar and working class society. The New Normal is the standout for me. Immediately upon hearing it, Rancid comes to mind. The song structure is very similar to the style of And Out Come the Wolves. And you’d be a liar if you said that album isn’t an absolute banger.
Anyway I’m gonna keep this short and sweet and end things here. Take a listen and hear the new No-Heads for yourself! It’s got all the right ingredients.
https://no-heads.bandcamp.com/album/concrete-steel
Until next time….
-Angela