Spill Magazine Reviews Shakedown

Posted on Dec 12, 2009 in News | 0 comments

The New Enemy
Shakedown EP
By: Joe Veroni

Shakedown EP

The New Enemy’s second EP picks up right where their first release, Outsourced EP, left off. This is six tracks of aggressive and in-your-face punk rock that hits hard and often. Not surprisingly, The New Enemy sticks with their socially conscious sound. The opening lyrics, “Desperate measures for hopeless times/Society’s soldiers committing crimes,” set up the tone for the entire EP. The message found in the lyrics holds true musically as well, right from the explosive drumming of “Tim Horton Hears a Who” to the raging guitar work of “Shelf Life.” “Pony Collector” explores the softer side of The New Enemy but fret not, that exploration lasts mere seconds before kicking into the band’s now patented skull-crushing style. The best part of The New Enemy’s second EP is that they’re never afraid to let loose; the spirit of the tunes are chaotic and wild. Luke Muldoon’s angry guitar work begs to have your stereo up loud enough to make your ears bleed, while Clint McLean’s savage vocals drag a cheese grater across your face (this is the same dude who, as rumour has it, prepares for a show by chewing glass and eating sand paper). Needless to say, Shakedown EP is not for the faint of heart or any little mall punks looking for whiny tunes about heart break. Crank this one up to eleven and while you’re at it, keep your eyes peeled for The New Enemy as they tour frequently.