Review: Slaves - 'Cheer Up London'

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Famed for their rash, unadulterated punk sound, Slaves' brand new single 'Cheer up London,' fits into their growing back catalogue perfectly. Opening with an evil cackle and a signature Slaves guitar line, their angsty sound is instantly addressed. Even more so when the lyrics come in; "put another 0 on your paycheque, are you done diggin' your grave yet?" spoken in an unmistakable Tunbridge-Wells accent. Emphatically reiterated as Isaac Holman and Laurie Vincent repeatedly screech "you're dead already" in unison. Such a pleasant track.

Slaves' dark, almost humorous sound certainly sets them apart. Take when Holman tells London to "cheer up" and "mind the gap" towards the end for example. Slaves are certainly a band who aren't taking themselves too seriously or sticking to any strict rules. A refreshing change in my book.