Forget consumerism, privilege, or achieving viral fame on TikTok; punk rockers Split Dogs have their own priorities.
What truly counts for them is the assurance to be authentic. With a straightforward approach, the Bristol band's album ‘Here To Destroy’ delivers a genuine and impactful, back-to-basics take on rock.
Recorded live in just three days, the tracks were captured using a 16-track reel-to-reel tape machine, without any digital enhancements, effects, or pedals. That's a rarity these days, right?
The tempo is consistently frenetic. Powerful opening tracks like the Orwellian-themed ‘Stay Tuned’ and ‘Monster Truck’ clearly demonstrate that Split Dogs are the real deal. Just when you think the fast tracks can't get any faster, they do. The song ‘Animal’ is set to dominate summer festival mosh pits with its fierce intensity.
In addition, the catchy riffs of ‘Lafayette’—a tribute to Northern Soul clubs—and the working-class anthem ‘And What’ both shine brightly. A similar pattern appears in ‘Be A Sport’, a gratifying track that is infectious and perfect for sing-alongs. The band channels the spirit of Motörhead's Lemmy Kilmister as they power through punk song after punk song.
While it’s easy to compare them to the Aussie pub punk scene, associated with bands like The Chats and Amyl and the Sniffers, Split Dogs put their own unique spin on things. Listeners will be left with the undeniable sense that this is the type of album British music has been longing for.
The fact that each track on the album runs for an average of no more than three minutes says a lot. Honestly, this brevity is all the band needs to build an unwavering anticipation for their next release.
Always fast-paced, the energy level remains high, creating a memorable album that sticks with you, lingering with purpose.
Split Dogs make their intentions clear; they are here to destroy. And they truly mean it.
8/10
Words: Susan Hansen
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Forget about consumerism, privilege, or achieving high levels of fame on TikTok; punk rockers Split Dogs have different priorities.