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| Details / Tracklist: |
1. JUDGEMENT DAY
2. FAST PACE
3. UNDER THE STREETLIGHT
4. DOESN'T MATTER MUCH NOW
5. MIDNIGHT FERRY
6. BRASSIC
7. GASLIGHT
8. DON'T STAND ALONE
9. STREETRAT SKALLYWAG
10. PARASITE
11. IT'S A MAD WORLD, BABY
12. DOING TIME
13. CELINE
14. SEE YOU AROUND
15. BOTTOM SHELF |
 | | Description: | 50 years after the genre turned the music world upside-down, GRADE 2 bring the
raw power of old school punk to a new generation. Their second release on Tim
Armstrong??s legendary Hellcat Records is a thumping 15 track tour de force melding
the uncompromising ethos of punk with the howl of contemporary injustice, personal
identity and frustrations of Gen-Z youth, authentically told by three lads with punk
coursing through their veins.
Formed on their native Isle of Wight when they were just 14 years old, Jack Chatfield (guitar & vocals), Jacob Hull (drums) and Sid Ryan (bass & vocals)
honed their craft covering punk pioneers before creating a sound uniquely theirs: ten years on, the eponymous Grade 2 is their magnum opus.
The new album was produced by the band along with Tim Timebomb (Armstrong) and T.J. Rivers at Armstrong??s Ship Rec Studio in Los Angeles.
??Returning to Ship Rec Studio resparked that magic dynamic? says guitarist Jack Chatfield. ??When we??re in there I feel like we reach our full potential.
Tim would offer tweaks and tips for some songs, while others he??d compliment as finished first time we played them.? ??We worked flat-out recording
this record,? says drummer Jacob Hull, ??but we never felt pressured, Tim keeping us in the zone to make the best tunes of our lives. - +? 2023 Epitaph Records
Digipak sleeve with lyrics sheet included.The self-titled album "Grade 2" on CD captures the raw energy, melodic hooks and streetwise attitude of one of the UK's most exciting contemporary punk bands. Across the record, Grade 2 blend classic street punk, high-speed rock'n'roll and sharp, socially aware lyrics into compact, hard-hitting songs. Tight guitar riffs, driving bass lines and relentless drumming are paired with powerful gang vocals and sing-along choruses that are made for the stage and the crowd. The production gives the album a direct, live-in-the-room feel while still delivering clarity and punch, so every shout, break and riff lands with maximum impact. Lyrically, the band moves between personal stories, working-class realities, everyday frustrations and the camaraderie of the punk scene, all delivered with urgency and authenticity.
As a CD edition, this release is aimed at listeners who want the full album experience in a physical format, with consistent sound quality and the ease of putting the disc on and letting it run front to back. The sequencing is designed to keep the energy high while offering enough dynamics to make the record engaging from the opening track to the final note. It's a perfect entry point for new listeners discovering Grade 2 as well as a must-have physical copy for long-time fans of modern punk and Oi!.
Grade 2 are a British punk band known for combining the spirit of classic street punk with a contemporary edge. Formed at a young age, they quickly made a name for themselves through relentless touring, explosive live shows and a series of releases that resonated with both older fans of traditional punk and a new generation. Their songs are direct, catchy and uncompromising, often rooted in everyday life and working-class perspectives. Over the years, Grade 2 have built an international following, sharing stages with established acts from the punk and alternative scenes and becoming one of the key bands carrying forward the sound and attitude of UK punk into the present.
The album is released by Hellcat / Indigo. Hellcat is a respected punk and alternative imprint known for supporting bands that stay true to the roots of punk while pushing the genre forward. The label's catalogue includes influential acts from the worlds of punk rock, ska-punk and related guitar-driven underground music, and it has long stood for authenticity, independence and a strong connection to the global punk community. Indigo functions as a distribution and label partner, ensuring that releases like "Grade 2" are widely available in physical and digital form. Together, Hellcat / Indigo provide a home and a platform where a band like Grade 2 can present its raw, unfiltered sound with professional production, international reach and a clear stylistic identity. | | | Manufacturer No.: |
05238462 |
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