A.F.S - IMMATURE NOBODIES (Turkey-Vulture records)

The first thing that hits you on this ten track album, from the guys that bought us the excellent Gnarly Dude compilations, is the fantastic production. They travelled to America to record this, but the trip was well worth it as it sounds really polished, but without losing it’s punk edge. The guitars really cut through the mix and the vocals are very clear. The vocals, provided by Jonny Maveriq (who some of you will know from his punk poetry set at a recent TNS gig) are really distinctive and a highlight of the recording. Lyrically the band is quite politically motivated, with songs such as ‘The Futility of War’ and ‘Invasion’.

Musically it’s somewhere between skate punk and a more old-school punk sound, but there’s also a bit of a Brit-Rock edge to some of the guitar parts and harmonies. Attitude in particular had me thinking of 3 Colours Red or the Wildhearts. My personal favourite track was ‘WDWTFWW’

You can get this through 101distribution.com so check it out.
Andy