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BUG CENTRAL
'The Meek Will Inherit Nothing'
CD 1999
Anarcho punk incorporated! Well that's the
impression that most reviewers seem to spout
off about this band. But I must admit that tag
doesn't do Bug Central justice. Yeah they're
raw, yeah they're angry and they bombard us
with a wide range of systematic failings. But
what I get from hearing these rabid, raucous
Londoners is something a little bit more than
yer average Anarcho combo of today has to
offer! And that something is suss! By reading the lyrics y'know, that they know the score all too well. And they
don't just pack a punch to go with their angry pissed off demeanour. They've got some blitzing tunes to send
their bomb on it's way! Bug Central have now got a new bass player in their lineup which will hopefully give
em chance of more gigs under their trio of studded belts. Pity coz I thought Paul Pot played a blinder on this
album. This debut however, kicks off in fine style with the 'Queens English' and the trademark buzz-saw
guitars, driving bass and pounding drums propel us through their 13-song rampage. As I said, this ain't your
usual run of the mill rant 'n' rave fair here. Oh no...they have some great sarcastic lyrics that not only spell out
the trials and tribulations this life has for us. But it's conveyed in a strangulated take no prisoners kinda way.
'Sick (again)' is one of their best tirades and shows they know a few tricks of the trade in song structure. For
instance slowing down and speeding up as the fully aware lyrics sums up this system, that has it's slimy hands
around all our necks! Ending with that stand-out yobbo sounding "I'm gonna be a problem" end refrain,
courtesy of Paul Pot followed by Noodles Romanov's (singer/guitarist) gut wrenched (snigger)..."you make
me fucking sick!" epitaph! 'Moment of Clarity' is another good track from a clever debut. I like the way Bug
Central have an everyday punk on the street look at life. Something too many of the preaching bands forget
about or know nothing of in reality? I do think Noodles Romanov's vocals (similar in style to Justin Sane's from
Anti-Flags, scrawl) could do with a bit more variation in 'em. Coz their Jack Russell ranting quality can get a
message over loud and clear but can also get a bit monotonous after 13 tracks! However their clever use of
sound bites to introduce some of the tracks were well picked. And yeah not one guitar solo in the whole
album!!! Comes with a great production, nothing tinny or transistorized on 'ere! Plus some great artwork and
the full dirty lyrics spelt out for you yanks!
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BUG CENTRAL
'The Meek Will Inherit Nothing'
CD 1999
Anarcho punk incorporated! Well that's the
impression that most reviewers seem to spout
off about this band. But I must admit that tag
doesn't do Bug Central justice. Yeah they're
raw, yeah they're angry and they bombard us
with a wide range of systematic failings. But
what I get from hearing these rabid, raucous
Londoners is something a little bit more than
yer average Anarcho combo of today has to
offer! And that something is suss! By reading the lyrics y'know, that they know the score all too well. And they
don't just pack a punch to go with their angry pissed off demeanour. They've got some blitzing tunes to send
their bomb on it's way! Bug Central have now got a new bass player in their lineup which will hopefully give
em chance of more gigs under their trio of studded belts. Pity coz I thought Paul Pot played a blinder on this
album. This debut however, kicks off in fine style with the 'Queens English' and the trademark buzz-saw
guitars, driving bass and pounding drums propel us through their 13-song rampage. As I said, this ain't your
usual run of the mill rant 'n' rave fair here. Oh no...they have some great sarcastic lyrics that not only spell out
the trials and tribulations this life has for us. But it's conveyed in a strangulated take no prisoners kinda way.
'Sick (again)' is one of their best tirades and shows they know a few tricks of the trade in song structure. For
instance slowing down and speeding up as the fully aware lyrics sums up this system, that has it's slimy hands
around all our necks! Ending with that stand-out yobbo sounding "I'm gonna be a problem" end refrain,
courtesy of Paul Pot followed by Noodles Romanov's (singer/guitarist) gut wrenched (snigger)..."you make
me fucking sick!" epitaph! 'Moment of Clarity' is another good track from a clever debut. I like the way Bug
Central have an everyday punk on the street look at life. Something too many of the preaching bands forget
about or know nothing of in reality? I do think Noodles Romanov's vocals (similar in style to Justin Sane's from
Anti-Flags, scrawl) could do with a bit more variation in 'em. Coz their Jack Russell ranting quality can get a
message over loud and clear but can also get a bit monotonous after 13 tracks! However their clever use of
sound bites to introduce some of the tracks were well picked. And yeah not one guitar solo in the whole
album!!! Comes with a great production, nothing tinny or transistorized on 'ere! Plus some great artwork and
the full dirty lyrics spelt out for you yanks!
UK CONTENDER
BUG CENTRAL