The fifth album of the London Oi-Punk band DEADLINE is ready to go.
The fifth album, how time flies, but when I think about it, I've known the band for a while and have experienced numerous concerts with them.
On their fifth album “Bring the House Down,” there are 13 songs, so it's a solid package. When listening to the songs, the wonderful voice of Liz stands out first. It is clear, hits every note, and the songs seem to be made for her. This is not to say that the rest sounds bad. Quite the opposite. The recording comes across very clean and powerful.
The first song is still relatively restrained, but with the second, the gas pedal is pressed down harder, and even in the fast songs, Liz is well present with her vocals.
The thirteen songs are diverse, with the first half of the album offering what you would expect from DEADLINE. Mid-tempo songs with some accelerations, guitar-heavy, rocking, and always with the necessary dose of cheekiness that has made DEADLINE so famous.
What is a bit surprising is the fourth song “Two Heads.” Here, a ska song is suddenly inserted, which immediately gets into your ear with its rhythm. A song that is great and perhaps makes such a good impression precisely because it stands out from the rest.
Anyone who thinks the band has softened will be hit with a classic DEADLINE song with the next track “99% Deadline.” DEADLINE has definitely not softened. They simply take the liberty of not always catering to just one scene, which they also do live. Thus, at DEADLINE concerts, you can see not only skins but also plenty of punks, hardcore fans, and of course, many women. Liz brings across the confident woman with her aura, who is neither arrogant nor conceited, but simply honest and not a little doll.
As a little treat, there is also a cover version of the classic “These Boots Are Made for Walkin'” on “Bring the House Down.” DEADLINE takes it personally. From March 2010, they will be back on the continent to present their new album live.
