we have had a few interesting reviews recently
from the online zine Distorted http://www.distortedmagazine.com/issues/November2007/
this is from http://www.fungalpunknature.co.uk/FUNGALPUNK/CDReviews/
BILLYCLUB - NO JUSTICE
For me Billyclub are one of the most underrated, overlooked outfits on the scene who seem destined not to fulfil their potential through no fault of their own. Hopefully this stunning debut album will rectify the failings of the punk community and assist them in taking note of a mighty force worthy of recognition. Each and every time I witness Billyclub I am left shellshocked and suitably impressed yet the respect by the masses seems hard to attract. Support slots are hard to come by as he so-called bigger bands shy away from the threat Billyclub pose. This 14 track classic is tribute to the bands talent and one of the highs of 2007.
'Pushing' is a concrete opener and crushes any theory that this CD will be anything other than a vociferous onslaught of rumbustious riot. 'Smash It Up' is a fuckin' sweat spraying, stress-busting relief of the highest order and wonderfully incites unabandoned wrecklessness and raging aggression. 'Hollow' thumps out a sickening body blow in glorious fashion and is a mean mother fuckin' tirade against lifes unavoidable sensations of dread.
'Changing Times' is a full-on blast and the best of the lot. Keeping it very real and an obstreperous outcry against today's punk fakes I adore this crazed explosion with its follow on track 'Fuckin' Hate You' seeming to add a perfectly positioned full stop to both bomb blasts.
The incessant barrage continues and the startling consistency, high class production and determined deliverance is truly awesome. 'Not Alone' has a bounce and trounce feel to it with the superb guitar textures once and for all highlighting the vocal brilliance of frontman Mok and the passion and exertive inflections he reaches with 100% perspiration.
'Liar' briefly offers a glimpse of a more laboured affair but no such mode is encountered as the track hammers along with strident focus.
The album closes with anti-nerd anthem 'Surf', the brutally unruly 'F.U.V.M' - 'Fuck You Very Much' and the top class finale of 'One Way' leaving the listener breathless and inspired.
You want punk - you got it! You want a riot - You got it! You want to hear 4 musicians perfectly gelling together to produce one hell of a cock sure, mans-man album of unhinged aggression - you fuckin' got it!
Like it or not this is one of the best and punks should take note - Billyclub are the real deal and are here to upset the complacent. If you are planning on checking this lot out then prepare to have your arse kicked and your ears roasted, and have a fuck you very much aimed your way. Absolute class!
this is from http://www.punkoiuk.co.uk/reviews/
This new offering by billyclub is a real find.Not that i expected any different as i am regular at billyclub gigs, and this is the best to date.14 tracks of blistering punk at its best a little in the vein of gbh and the exploited,and of course why not.If you are into the metallic punk scene of years gone by you will know karl is ex exploited and had a stint with gbh , so you can feel that influence in billyclub . crisp hard vocals, but clean cut and understandable and melodic at times, not over produced and not too polished. Karl gives off a mature sound on guitar, full of catchy riffs and lead breaks just in case you get bored, his work is interesting to say the least.The drums kick ass fast and punchy and clear no muffled sounds here, and all are backed up with some fine bass work, again catchy and clear.The cd is a punk classic in the making but i did get lost half way thru in a haze of past punk glory so its a thumbs from me and see you down the front if you dare mix it with the big boys.
5 out of 5
Review by Andy
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