Newborn Scottish punk band, The Apparents offered up their current debut E.P titled ‘The Face May Change’ earlier this month and have plans in motion for a full-length album later in the year. The D.I.Y ethos band was assembled by guitarist, Geordie, also a participating member of two other bands by the name of ‘Machine Gun Etiquette’ and ‘Vendetta’, along with his friend, guitarist, Mark from the band ‘Thunderfuck & The Deadly Romantics’ and ‘Gothzilla’. These, well and truly seasoned punk rockers then unified with three other, equally seasoned musicians, Sterver (vocals), Goose (Bass) and James (Drums) who unanimously shared the absolute same drive in channelling their frustration, anger and concern at the state of the world, reinforcing their motive in delivering sharp, punchy infectious punk rock songs to ignite fires and unify those who resonate on the same frequency. The band says they are inspired by classic sounding punk and want to drive provoking points home while delivering sing-along songs that you can smash around and pogo to; a band who have most certainly delivered in quality form with this catchy debut five-track release.

First and foremost, the EP’s super striking cover artwork packs a punch, pointing out the comparison in mindset between Margret Thatcher and Theresa May, cleverly adding the superb title ‘The Face May Change’ to prominently set the tone and stance of the bands socio-political views.  If ever there needs to be an uninhibited punk rock movement in the UK, it’s now! So, it’s fantastic to have a bold band like this come along and fire straight into expressing their opinions in such a brassy, genuine way.  Track one on the Ep ‘Nothing Is Set In Stone’ kicks off in morally gripping high spirits with, rumbling melodic bass lines, catchy, uplifting guitar and vocal hooks with a short-sharp burst of a blazing hot guitar solo to add that extra boost in dynamic to this motivational track. Track two ‘Reali-TV’ is Straight to the juggler commentary on the false, ego-obsessed, fleeting nature of Reality TV culture, driven home by a superb self-made music video which you can view below. I love the compact, concise lyrical narrative that dominates this song, combined with its fast-paced infectious instrumentation. A blinder to sing-along too.

Track three ‘This Is Scotland’ is set to cause a riot on the floor with a hyped up, mosh-fuelled instrumental charge, combined with a discontent narrative of poverty, fear-mongering, patriotic idiocy, and a point that projects, Scotland only has itself to blame. In my opinion, this is most certainly a finger pointing society, blame is a distraction from the core truth of any given situation, a vice of irresponsibility that stifles progress towards a resolvable solution. No matter who is to blame, the problem persists to remain. This track starts and ends in bagpipes which bellow ‘Scotland The Brave’ which most certainly brings forth an edgy twist in perspective to the anthems status and meaning.

Track four hurtles forth, kicking and screaming with another politically charged belter titled ‘Tory Boy’ with driven compact guitar riffs, thumping beats and uplifting melodic bass lines, with a chorus that bellows the words “A Tory boy, a fucking Tory boy, control of the masses is the ultimate ploy, no matter what they say, no matter what they do, every other fucker sees right through you” most certainly providing a liberating release of expression towards life under a Tory government. In my opinion, as with a rise must come a fall, the cycles of life keep on turning.

The final track on the E.P titled ‘Fuck Religion’ faces another controversial subject with power and might, as angry sounding guitar rips through sharp, punchy lyrics which highlight acute observations about wars which have been started in the name of religion and the children, men women who suffer.  Defiantly a bouncing mosh-fuelled stomper of a song to stir the emotions and evoke an uprising. This energetic Ep offers up insightful perspectives and observations through their lyrics and owns a gripping pulse and energetic flow of raw expression through the infectiously punchy guitars and bass lines. A motivational get-up and go, unified sound that commands interaction in a live situation and provokes thought when listening within your own zone. head over to The Apparents social media page and show them support within their new forthcoming ventures.

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