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Gallows - Orchestra of Wolves
Bursting out of Watford some time towards the end of 2005, Gallows are a five piece noise machine being hailed by Kerrang as ‘the future of punk rock’. Which may prove to be true, it is an interesting idea that the future of punk rock, a genre built upon a DIY ethic and a loyal underground fan base, should then be represented by a band that have signed to major label, less than a year after signing to a local independent. There is always the argument that they’re going to use it to spread the word to the masses and lead a revolution. Then again, there is always that horrible suspicion that the future of punk is not that punk at all, after all we all have out price.
Motives and speculation aside ‘Orchestra of Wolves’ isn’t half bad. It is certainly a brutal attack of energy and raw passion. From the opening cry of ‘Kill The Rhythm’ the album proves to be a relentless attack on the ears. It is certainly a good album to be throwing yourself around the room to, and judging from reviews of the band live they certainly get the crowd moving, if nothing else. Vocalist Frank Carter has a powerful set of pipes on him, backed very nicely by Steph Carter and Laurent Barnard on guitar, Stuart Gili-Ross and Lee Barratt on bass and drums respectively.
Whilst Gallows are almost certainly beyond compare with their British contemporaries it is possible to hear some influence from our friends across the ocean. To try to put them into context a bit, for those who haven’t had the pleasure of hearing them, Gallows may remind you a bit of Glassjaw, but with less screaming, or maybe of From First To Last but with a distinctly English edge. They may remind you of neither, however, this is the band that according to NME are “declaring war on mediocrity”, they aren’t wrong.
The reissue of ‘Orchestra of Wolves’ is available from June 11th on Warner, and will feature a bonus CD of live tracks, new songs and a Black Flag cover. It will be preceded by the single ‘Abandon Ship’ on June 4th.
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Track Listing
01 Kill The Rhythm
02 Come Friendly Bombs
03 Abandon Ship
04 In The Belly of A Shark
05 Six Years
06 Rolling With The Punches
07 Last Fight For The Living Dead
08 Just BecauseYou Sleep Next To Me Doesn't Mean You're Safe
09 Will Someone Shoot That Fucking Snake
10 Stay Cold
11 I Promise This Won't Hurt
12 Orchestra Of Wolves
