![]() ![]() ![]() It is the more melodic, gentle moments where Shame shine brightest on their latest offering. The atmosphere created by the intricate guitar licks on Yankees lays the platform for Steen's vocals to illuminate a chorus that seems destined to be a favourite during live performances. Their post-punk past is still represented through the punchy Alibis and the delightfully chaotic Six-Pack. The third album from south London quintet Shame sees them move away from their post-punk beginnings to present a soundscape inspired by a range of eclectic influences.Ī more melodic offering than their two previous albums, frontman Charlie Steen describes Food For Worms as “the Lamborghini of Shame records”.ĭespite being less confrontational than their first two, the album was recorded live with the rough edges of its production adding to the texture renowned producer Flood helped to build. ![]() ![]() Possession Island is another stand-out and sees the band once again team up with Beck to provide a poignant yet optimistic ending to the album. Luckily the low points here few and far between, with only the track Baby Queen easily skippable. The aforementioned Silent Running is the pinnacle of the album with its smooth production, mesmerising sound design and guest Adeleye Omotayo's buttery smooth harmonies. Tracks like The Tired Influencer and Silent Running focus on the perils and positives of social media, with many references to our “cracked screen world”. This is no doubt by design as Albarn has been teasing fans with a sequel for many years.Ĭracker Island swaps that record's environmental focus for a more introspective look at life in the modern world. However, it feels much more of a spiritual successor to their 2010 album Plastic Beach. The eighth album from Gorillaz, the cartoon band created by Blur frontman Damon Albarn and illustrator Jamie Hewlett, follows on from 2020's eclectic Song Machine. ![]()
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