By Chris Rockson

 

Dead Lamb Records - DL21

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Mel Szubrycht, Amy Cook (vocals)

Biff, JK (guitars)

Jamie Welstead, BJ (drums)

'Steam Driven Punk Rock from Sheffield' boasts the promo material for Leather Zoo's new album 'Naked Feedback'. The opener 'Fleur Du Lys' shows that this outfit can write catchy, melodic, guitar driven rock n roll, great vocal range hanging over the sonic reduction below. 'Release Me' takes you back to NYC in 1978, reminiscent of both Blondie and The Ramones' early albums, fast-paced, minimal chord structure and a bubble-gum melody.

The 'Serial Killer' track don't quite float my boat but the very next track 'Charlie' gets things back on track, up-tempo and cranking out the aforementioned Steam driven punk.

If you like loud, snotty guitar tracks, backed up by the tried and trusted three chord prong of the Ramones, then you're bang in line for a real treat. 'Fairy Punk Princess' takes inspiration from Da Brudders and it don't try to hide it either...why would ya?

Overall, I fuckin' love this record and having seen them play live recently, can vouch for their energetic approach on-stage too. Go get a copy of this before the world ends!

 

Chris

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