This album instantly brought back the moment I listened to th Clash for the first time. After listening through the album I can understand why, although I must admit my grasp of french is not strong enough to allow any comment on the texts.
The attitude is clearly there, the music is kept tight, agressive and plain enjoyable. Great listening, and clearly an album I'll have to keep on my mp3 player.
Some comments on the album:
- First track was an instant "back to the early 80's" hit in the gut.
- Second track and third track are good, and stick to the style set by the first, but are kept closer to ska than punk.
- 4th track is more ska, but still enjoyable for those of us who mixed madness and specials into the mix "back then".
- Track 5 have got more punk than the previous tracks, and I really wish my french was better as I haven't got a clue as to what it's about. Music is ok, but not exceptional.
- Track 6 sticks with the punk theme. This is a song I'd have paid to hear "in concert".
- Track 7 returns to the ska corner, excellent intro, and the uptempo is just yelling "get up and move!"
- Track 8 is in my opinion the weakest piece on the album, more due to personal preference than musical shortcomings.
- Track 9, 10 and 11 rounds the album off nicely.
I have to agree with the tags set for this album, although I'd say it is more punk/ska than dub, but hey, what do I know, I'm just listening to music. :)