Chanter's Alley - Broken
Release date: February 5th, 2012
Running time: 15:48, 5 tracks
After my Summer holidays I was surfing the net in search of new bands and I came across Chanter’s Alley, a kick-ass streepunk band from Seoul (South Korea). The band released a 5 track EP in February 2012 that was recorded by a North American/South Korean line-up: John Middlemis (vocals, guitar), Joongmo (guitar), Bryan Suechting (bass, vocals), Doowan (drums) and Trevor Gardner (bagpipes, vocals). Currently the band is working on their debut album and the personnel are John Middlemis (lead vocals/guitar), David Seiden (guitar), Bryan Suechting (bass/vocals), Ray Paez (drums) and Trevor Gardner (bagpipes/harmonica/vocals).
If you have watched the "Olde Jamestown Hall" video that was posted here last September 24th, then you’ll know that these guys have issued one of the best EPs of 2012. Their approach is not new, they are following the path that was opened by the Dropkick Murphys original line-up. However, it’s obvious that Chanter’s Alley music is as good as any Street Dogs or Rancid gig: attitude, passion, catchy songs, excellent sing-along choruses and turbo engine sound.
The whole EP is a must have and fortunately, it can be downloaded for free from Reverbnation. The most popular number could be the opening track, an amazing bagpipes punk number that can rival with the best Canadians bands like Tartan Hearts and Farler’s Fury or even the US band The Tradesmen. But, together with the "Olde Jamestown Hall", the catchiest songs would be “Another Beer” and the traditional song “All for Me Grog”. “Another Beer” is a true gem: if you like Rancid or Beantown Boozehounds, you’ll be listening to this song all day long. “All for Me Grog” is the kind of song that normally has got overexposure. Recently Lexington Field recorded a superb rendition and now Chanter’s Alley has taken the lead. The top-notch bagpipes arrangements are the main contribution to this song. Yes, it’s always “All For Me Grog”, but a real cover.
2012 seems to be a great year for bagpipes punk: some months ago The Real McKenzies released “Westwinds”, Black Tartan Clan released the “Standing Strong” EP and Pipes and Pints will release “Found and Lost” soon. If you love those bands, you should get Chanter’s Alley “Broken” EP. And, if you are not really a Celtic punk fan, but a streetpunk fan and love Street Dogs, Rancid or Dropkick Murphys, then you should also check this band out. Remember, "Broken" is one of the best EPs of 2012.
Tracklist:
1. Olde Jamestowne Hall 03:20
2. Nothing To Say 02:22
3. Clock Strikes Nine 03:31
4. Another Beer (featuring Youngsoon from Attacking Forces) 02:56
5. All For Me Grog 03:31
Release date: February 5th, 2012
Running time: 15:48, 5 tracks
After my Summer holidays I was surfing the net in search of new bands and I came across Chanter’s Alley, a kick-ass streepunk band from Seoul (South Korea). The band released a 5 track EP in February 2012 that was recorded by a North American/South Korean line-up: John Middlemis (vocals, guitar), Joongmo (guitar), Bryan Suechting (bass, vocals), Doowan (drums) and Trevor Gardner (bagpipes, vocals). Currently the band is working on their debut album and the personnel are John Middlemis (lead vocals/guitar), David Seiden (guitar), Bryan Suechting (bass/vocals), Ray Paez (drums) and Trevor Gardner (bagpipes/harmonica/vocals).
If you have watched the "Olde Jamestown Hall" video that was posted here last September 24th, then you’ll know that these guys have issued one of the best EPs of 2012. Their approach is not new, they are following the path that was opened by the Dropkick Murphys original line-up. However, it’s obvious that Chanter’s Alley music is as good as any Street Dogs or Rancid gig: attitude, passion, catchy songs, excellent sing-along choruses and turbo engine sound.
The whole EP is a must have and fortunately, it can be downloaded for free from Reverbnation. The most popular number could be the opening track, an amazing bagpipes punk number that can rival with the best Canadians bands like Tartan Hearts and Farler’s Fury or even the US band The Tradesmen. But, together with the "Olde Jamestown Hall", the catchiest songs would be “Another Beer” and the traditional song “All for Me Grog”. “Another Beer” is a true gem: if you like Rancid or Beantown Boozehounds, you’ll be listening to this song all day long. “All for Me Grog” is the kind of song that normally has got overexposure. Recently Lexington Field recorded a superb rendition and now Chanter’s Alley has taken the lead. The top-notch bagpipes arrangements are the main contribution to this song. Yes, it’s always “All For Me Grog”, but a real cover.
2012 seems to be a great year for bagpipes punk: some months ago The Real McKenzies released “Westwinds”, Black Tartan Clan released the “Standing Strong” EP and Pipes and Pints will release “Found and Lost” soon. If you love those bands, you should get Chanter’s Alley “Broken” EP. And, if you are not really a Celtic punk fan, but a streetpunk fan and love Street Dogs, Rancid or Dropkick Murphys, then you should also check this band out. Remember, "Broken" is one of the best EPs of 2012.
Tracklist:
1. Olde Jamestowne Hall 03:20
2. Nothing To Say 02:22
3. Clock Strikes Nine 03:31
4. Another Beer (featuring Youngsoon from Attacking Forces) 02:56
5. All For Me Grog 03:31
Credits:
1) Written by John about a punk venue in his native Michigan.
John: lead vocals/guitar
Joongmo: lead guitar
Bryan: bass/backup vocals
Doowan: drums
Trevor: bagpipes
2) Written by John
John: lead vocals/guitar
Joongmo: guitar
Bryan: bass/backup vocals
Doowan: drums
Trevor: backup vocals
3) Written by Bryan.
John: guitar/backup vocals
Joongmo: lead guitar
Bryan: bass/vocals
Doowan: drums
Trevor: vocals
4) Written by John with some lyrics by Trevor
John: guitar/vocals
Joongmo: lead guitar
Bryan: bass/vocals
Doowan: drums
Trevor: lead vocals
5) This is an old English folk song, most famously done by The Dubliners.
John: lead vocals/guitar
Joongmo: guitar
Bryan: bass/backup vocals
Doowan: drums
Trevor: bagpipes
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Chanters-Alley/249269975089163
http://www.reverbnation.com/chantersalley
http://soundcloud.com/chantersalley
http://www.myspace.com/chantersalley
Click to buy:
http://chantersalley.bandcamp.com (FLAC or Mp3 different rates)
DOWNLOAD:
Free download from their reverbnation site
Review by Kinksmarkham
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