The tuneful Anarcho-Punk legends spread love and hope with their much anticipated new release
A particularly big fixture in the anarcho-punk scene of the early 80’s, North London’s Omega Tribe were much more tuneful than many of their peers, which really made them stand out from the rest. The band had ceased to exist by the time 1985 came along, but in 2016, they decided to re-form, after much interest was shown, in the UK and beyond.
Omega Tribe are certainly prolific nowadays, and after a lengthy hiatus following their early 80’s heyday, this is their fourth release on Grow Your Own Records. Titled ‘Power Pop Punk Rock‘ it does pretty much what it says on the tin! This release is indeed ‘poppy’ with echoes of the 1960’s/70’s running through its centre.
Omega Tribe are currently a 3-piece, consisting of Hugh Vivian on guitar and vocals, Emma Page on drums and vocals, and Rav Dano on bass and vocals. Their new material is political, but at the same time personal, tackling issues where other punk bands sometimes fear to tread – relationships, diversity and culture. They also hope to spread a message of love; “Love as resistance, connection and solidarity”, and who can argue with that in these difficult times? The band are also very focused on the trans community, and on promoting safe and inclusive spaces and events.
‘Power Pop Punk Rock‘ kicks off with the instantly memorable ‘Anti-Government Forces‘, followed by ‘Goddess‘, which goes into full glam rock territory. The gloriously sarcastic ‘Essential Workers‘ follows shortly afterwards:
The political messages on ‘Power Pop Punk Rock‘ are also complemented by a few love songs, but don’t let that put you off! ‘How I Love You‘ is especially good, with its melancholic strains of violin. The final song ‘One Step‘is a Ska-based, proving that this is probably the most melodic, socially conscious punk album, this side of Newtown Neurotics.
‘Power Pop Punk Rock‘ is out now on Grown Your Own Records on limited edition vinyl and CD HERE and on digital download HERE
Catch Omega Tribe on tour in the UK next month:
8th November – Grow Your Own Records Festival – Hastings
22nd November – Hunt Saboteurs benefit gig – with Lost Cherries & Rites Of Hadda – Brids Nest Deptford
1. Anti-Government Forces.
2. Nasty Brutal People.
3. Goddess.
4. The First Time.
5. Animal.
6. Essential Workers.
7. Angel.
8. Upside Down.
9. How I Love You.
10. One Step.
Bonus tracks on CD / Download only:
11. Rain
12. Streets Of London
13. The Actual Heart
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