Posted by KB on 6/18/2019 to
Reviews In Brief
This one eluded me last year and if it wasn't for their set at Boston Calling this year I would have never found them. Their set was easily the most energetic, for both the crowd and the band, of the festival. Within 30 seconds the audience was theirs. Shame proves that punk with attitude is not dead. "Song of Praise"- their debut effort- spits, barks and pierces within a well structured, pounding and melodic framework. They aren't thrashy they are hard driving. While not for everyone, if you are 'one' that gets it, you will bob your upper body with eyes half open and a slight sneer (if you don't know what I mean you probably won't be one who gets it). Shame conjures up the Sex Pistols, Clash, TSOL and edgier Blur. SOP translated live fluidly in energy and flow. Keep an eye on these London young-uns.
Check Out and Buy:
Shame- Songs of Praise
Favorite Songs: Concrete, One Rizla, Tasteless, Gold Hole
Check Out and Buy:
Shame- Songs of Praise
