The Devil's Rejects "13" Fuelled by Cider Records FBC1301
Release date: 11 May 2013
Running time: 41:09, 13 tracks
The Devil’s Rejects were featured on our sampler from October 2010. Matt Williams (lead vocals, guitar), Briony Ireland (accordion, keyboards) and Rick Hardy (bass) together with new members Olie Rance (drums) and Chris Read (guitar) have evolved their sound to a “Bastardized country punk from the deepest, darkest reaches of south west England”. The Devil’s Rejects say that they are influenced by the likes of Social Distortion, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, The Pogues, Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello. And it’s clear that their music is an interesting blend of country, first wave of punk and Pogues. But I can hear influences or similarities to artists such as Wedding Parties Anything, The Whisky Priests or Billy Bragg too.
“13” has been released in 2013 and consists of 13 original compositions, one instrumental intro and 12 songs. There are no covers and that’s one of the strengths of this band, their confidence in their own identity. The songs are a little bit “rough at the edges”, but guitar work and accordion playing are really amazing. Matt’s lyrics are appealing and sometimes they are a darker version of Gary Miller (for instance, “The Man that I’ve Become” or “Rained So Hard”).
My fave numbers are the opening numbers, “Intro” and “Bunker Hill” (the instrumental is stuck to the song about the American Revolutionary War), “The Last Gang in Town” (this is not a Clash cover), “Ain’t It Lucky” (the most American number on the CD) and the closing track, “Sinful Maggie” (a song about an unrequited love). Other interesting tracks would be “When I’m Gone” with those keyboards à la The Stranglers and “The Churches”, with a “Hell’s Dirch” twist.
“13” is a labour of love by both The Devil's Rejects and their label Fuelled by Cider Records. The jewel case includes an 8 page booklet featuring all the lyrics, credits and 8 pics that where shot during the recording sessions. The Devil’s Rejects have created their own universe, a music world that Roughneck Riot and Smokey Bastard fans could appreciate.
Tracklist:
01. Intro 1:06
02. Bunker Hill 2:47
03. Last Gang In Town 3:25
04. The Man That I’ve Become 3:07
05. Four Blind Horses 3:23
06. When I’m Gone 3:41
07. Ain’t It Lucky 2:51
08. Cold Embrace Of The Sea 4:16
09. The Churches 2:50
10. Abandon Hope 3:01
11. Rained So Hard 3:20
12. I Ran 3:59
13. Sinful Maggie 3:18
https://www.facebook.com/thedevilsrejects13
https://soundcloud.com/fuelled-by/four-blind-horses
https://myspace.com/thedevilsrejects3
https://twitter.com/Devilsrejects13
Click to buy:
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Review by Kinksmarkham
Release date: 11 May 2013
Running time: 41:09, 13 tracks
The Devil’s Rejects were featured on our sampler from October 2010. Matt Williams (lead vocals, guitar), Briony Ireland (accordion, keyboards) and Rick Hardy (bass) together with new members Olie Rance (drums) and Chris Read (guitar) have evolved their sound to a “Bastardized country punk from the deepest, darkest reaches of south west England”. The Devil’s Rejects say that they are influenced by the likes of Social Distortion, Rancid, Dropkick Murphys, The Pogues, Flogging Molly and Gogol Bordello. And it’s clear that their music is an interesting blend of country, first wave of punk and Pogues. But I can hear influences or similarities to artists such as Wedding Parties Anything, The Whisky Priests or Billy Bragg too.
“13” has been released in 2013 and consists of 13 original compositions, one instrumental intro and 12 songs. There are no covers and that’s one of the strengths of this band, their confidence in their own identity. The songs are a little bit “rough at the edges”, but guitar work and accordion playing are really amazing. Matt’s lyrics are appealing and sometimes they are a darker version of Gary Miller (for instance, “The Man that I’ve Become” or “Rained So Hard”).
My fave numbers are the opening numbers, “Intro” and “Bunker Hill” (the instrumental is stuck to the song about the American Revolutionary War), “The Last Gang in Town” (this is not a Clash cover), “Ain’t It Lucky” (the most American number on the CD) and the closing track, “Sinful Maggie” (a song about an unrequited love). Other interesting tracks would be “When I’m Gone” with those keyboards à la The Stranglers and “The Churches”, with a “Hell’s Dirch” twist.
“13” is a labour of love by both The Devil's Rejects and their label Fuelled by Cider Records. The jewel case includes an 8 page booklet featuring all the lyrics, credits and 8 pics that where shot during the recording sessions. The Devil’s Rejects have created their own universe, a music world that Roughneck Riot and Smokey Bastard fans could appreciate.
Tracklist:
01. Intro 1:06
02. Bunker Hill 2:47
03. Last Gang In Town 3:25
04. The Man That I’ve Become 3:07
05. Four Blind Horses 3:23
06. When I’m Gone 3:41
07. Ain’t It Lucky 2:51
08. Cold Embrace Of The Sea 4:16
09. The Churches 2:50
10. Abandon Hope 3:01
11. Rained So Hard 3:20
12. I Ran 3:59
13. Sinful Maggie 3:18
https://www.facebook.com/thedevilsrejects13
https://soundcloud.com/fuelled-by/four-blind-horses
https://myspace.com/thedevilsrejects3
https://twitter.com/Devilsrejects13
Click to buy:
http://fuelledby.bigcartel.com/product/the-devils-rejects-13
Review by Kinksmarkham
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