For me The Levellers don't even remotely qualify in the punk stakes. If anything a lot of their music has a distinctly folk/Irish feel to it. Having said that 'Truth & Lies' is in fact a pretty decent album. When you see the talentless dross which is invading the UK charts at the moment at least bands like The Levellers have something that is worthy in an age when mainstream UK music has never been poorer.
There are 11 tracks on the album and if you do like music with an Irish flavour to it, then this might appeal to you. I have always thought The Levellers are at their best on their faster songs and this album is no exception. I thought 'Last Man Alive' and 'Wheels' were the best tracks on an album that on the whole is a good effort.

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This five track EP 'Low Life' by Boredom is old school punk at it's best. With the punk scene being full of bands who are going for that American sound (which in my opinion mostly isn't punk) it is great to hear punk with that 70's sound. Most of the younger bands coming through just can't attain or don't want to attain this sound. Is it only bands with members who were around when punk was born who want to keep the 70's sound alive?
I didn't think there was a bad track on this EP and it was very hard to pick a favourite. 'Lowlife', 'Last Call', 'Conversations' and 'What's She got?' are all great songs, fast and with that old school guitar sound that just can't be beat in my book. Best track on the CD for me though for me was 'Robbie Says' which really got my feet tapping through the floor.

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Dogsflesh were formed in 1982 and after a long layoff they are back, and back with a vengeance. After recently playing on the Punk4life all dayer I was really impressed with them. They have slotted back into the old school groove like they've never been away. This four track EP 'Bloody Road To Death' has definate influences by Discharge and is excellent. Fast as fuck and hard as nails this is what I call punk, not some pale immitation which is called punk because we are told it is.
'Fast Livin' Boy', 'Out My Head', and the title track 'Bloody Road To Death' are all great songs but they are topped by 'Mad Punx & Psycho Skins' which is widely recognised as the bands anthem. If you like your punk fast as fuck and where the drummer needs to be on a drip after a gig, this is for you.

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Down And Outs are from Liverpool and they are one of the best Scouse bands I have seen over many years. Only formed in 2003 the big following they have got in and around Liverpool seems to be filtering through to other cities now. A great live band and this is a great CD. 'Boys From The Blackstuff' is about what life is all about in Liverpool and you can tell these guys are proud of their city. Their very melodic songs have superb lyrics and choruses you can't help but join in.
There are 14 tracks on this excellent CD and with songs like 'I'll Never Die Alone In this City', 'Another Night Alone', 'Boys From The Blackstuff', 'Doledays And Saveways' and the best track on the CD in my opinion 'We're Down And Out' I don't expect these guys to be signing on the dole in the near future.

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