Shame - Songs of Praise (Dead Oceans) 2018
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Shame, hailing from South London, have been slowly making a name for themselves on the UK underground scene with highly fun and chaotic live performances. Now, with the release of their anticipated debut album, these guys prove they are the real deal. While they don’t necessarily break new ground, the way they incorporate punk, post-punk and a surprisingly strong indie rock sensibility into their sound is absolutely incredible. Several bands focus on intensity at the expense of musical depth, but Shame manage to get the best of both worlds, crafting dynamic and creative songs without losing that passionate, no-fucks- given rock ‘n’ roll attitude… and that`s why we fucking love them. Songs of Praise is already one of the best things 2018 has given us.