UK DIY punks send us off the rails with their latest 12 track album on GYO Records!
Hard-working, train-based band Eastfield are certainly no strangers to the DIY punk scene, and it’s great to see them releasing a brand new album for our delectation. I’ve seen them in a live scenario many times over the years, but the last time was in December of last year, when they very ably headlined the Grow Your Own festival in Hastings. That night, Eastfield proved that they had lost none of their energy and bite, and how fitting that their latest self-titled album was to be released on the prolific Grow Your Own Records. It’s their second release for the label, and it’s an impressive one at that. Eastfield sing songs of a generally socio-political nature, but are also not scared to enjoy fun and frolics along the way (‘Frolitics‘ anyone?).
‘Rugely Crimestoppers‘ is one of the highlights on the album for me. It’s a well constructed song about the law encouraging people to snitch on their fellow man about petty offences, distracting them from the real criminals (bankers). Jessi and Trina‘s vocals complement each other perfectly, and coupled with the band’s tight musicianship make this album a good clear, energetic representation of their music and punk spirit.
As the metaphorical train speedily draws into the station, we are treated to another familiar favourite, in the form of ‘Another Boring Eastfield Song‘, where the band are close to breaching some kind of trade descriptions act. Every song is a winner on this 12-track album, so do yourself a solid, and buy a one way ticket to punk rock central. Let’s face it, everyone loves a bit of Eastfield.
Eastfield‘s new self-titled album comes in a striking 4-colour sleeve, emblazoned with the band’s familiar logo. An extensive lyric booklet is included too! Order your copy of the album HERE
Catch Eastfield live in a town near you:
Fri 20th March – The Barge Inn (Pewsey)
Sat 21st March – The King Arthur (Glastonbury)
Sat 25th April – 30th Anniversary Gig – Zephyrs Stag Works (Sheffield)
Sat 27th June – Victoria Bikers Pub (Coalville)
Sat 25th July – Fire Dance Festival, Girsby and Over Dinsdale Village Hall (Darlington)
Thu 6th to Sun 9th August – Rebellion Festival (Blackpool)
1. Pin Me To The Moral High Ground
2. Jesus Christ Turbostar
3. Humour Exclusion Zone
4. Port Talbot Transport Police
5. United Colours Of Weymouth
6. Beast Of Bratislava
7. Straight Outta Santa-Fe
8. Faredodging
9. Three Seats
10. Rugely Crimestopper
11. Johnny McDonald
12. Another Boring Eastfield Song
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I have been writing reviews for Brighton & Hove News, and more recently Vive Le Rock magazine for a few years now. Previously, I could be spotted playing drums for many a band over the decades. A noisy habit developed whilst wearing short trousers at school, and one that has had me touring around the UK and Europe. Punk rock is my life, but I am also quite eclectic. I am an avid gig go-er and music devourer, and can feel out of sorts if a gig date is not on the horizon. I have also been known to put gigs on myself in order to fill those gaps.
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