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Sir Reg, “s/t”
Artist: SIR REG / Title: “S/T” / Format: CD / Genré: FOLK PUNK / Label: ANARKOPUNX RECORDS/
So, Anarkopunx Records keep releasing good bands, it is quickly becoming one of my favourite labels.
This is, however, a different kettle of fish entirely from what one is used to expect from them, this is an irish-style folk punk band from Sweden, not quite different from bands like Flogging Molly, only better.
Normally, I am quite doubtful to these kinds of bands, I like punk and I like folk, it’s the blend of the two that I am not too keen on. It’s like ska punk. Don’t mix two good things. These kinds of band (and Flogging Molly definitely stand out in that apartment) normally try to sound more irish than Shane McGowan (who has a bit of cockney in his accent too) and the music sounds like punk on folk instruments.
As I said, I like Sir Reg, though. I think the vocalist’s accent is near perfect and there’s folk in this music too, not just punk. They even have an instrumental track on this release, which goes down well with me.
The track that really stand out for me is “Drink up ya sinners”, there are plenty of good tunes on this ‘un, but if I have to mention one that does nothing for me, then it’s “Tomorrow’s the day”, which sounds neither folky nor punky, it’s just pure pop and even reminds me of the Beatles.
I would recommend this record to punks, skins and folk fans alike. It’s a good record.
