From the Midlands hail Max Raptor and no, it's not a new toy. Bringing back energy filled performances, in your face attitude and ballsy riffs - these guys prove that punk isn't dead.Opening track 'The King is Dead' is packed with a driven bass line and that just want to make you kick things. It's fast paced lyrics cried out by front man Wil Ray really sets the tone of what's to come from these boys.
'The Great and the Good' gives you all you need to know about Max Raptor. It's energetic attitude makes this one of the favourites. The rallying cry "I pin this badge upon my chest" shows the band's defiant attitude which is an occurring theme throughout the album. Similar to the "Carolina-na-na!" chant in their fourth single 'Carolina' The 'Woah-oh' sung backing gang vocals finish off the belter of a track.
Other tracks include 'Beasts' which is like the kid who still carries a packed lunch, as opposed to the other tracks who head over to Maccy D's for lunch time. A more melodic track which cuts back on the shout vocals and energetic lyrics and points in quite an obscure direction compared to the rest of the album. It's overlaying lyrics and alternative yet still heavy riffs show that the band aren't just stuck down one path. Although, maybe a few more tracks of that variety would've ensured packed lunch kid wouldn't have been so secluded.
All in all, this is a lively and energetic punk debut. They execute the album with brilliance live, spending half the time touching the roof, and spurring on everyone to just go mental. This album is definitely worth a buy for all you punk lovers, even for those not.
6.9
Daniel Mburu
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