Hey You Guys! - Gasp! Shock! Horror! (2013) [FLAC] {Self Released}
Release Info:
RLSDATE: 2021/10/31 RTLDATE: 2013/05/01
GENRE: Punk Rock FORMAT: FLAC 1.3.3
RiPPER: Exact Audio Copy 1.5 Size: 209 MB
SOURCE: CD RUNTiME: 28:52
RELEASE: Self Released
ORiGiN: UK MATRiX: unknown
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TheMidlandsRocks (dot) com adds. . .
Worcester quartet Hey You Guys! have been making a few waves of late with
some prominent support slots so the debut album is arriving at the
perfect time, and it shows in thirteen succinct and focused tracks why
they've grabbed the attention of so many in so brief a period of time
(having only formed at the start of last year). There's also a bit more
substance involved here than the Goonies-inspired bubble-gum band name
may suggest at first glance - so withhold any derision until you've at
least given them a go.
The title track kicks things off in a frenzied, liberated and unruly
manner - all sharp-cornered riff and rambling vocal exclamations. A heavy
bass-led refrain ushers in "Earth 616" and the album settles into itself.
"Berlin, Your Dancing Partner Is Death" shows quite a lot of maturity and
confidence in its vocal melody and structure. What I like about HYG! is
that just when you think things may be headed in a predictable pop-punk
direction, the songs turn a sharp corner and instantly redeem themselves.
There's a definite edge to the vocal performances and production that
keeps everything on the right side of credible.
"Star Signs" is positively anthemic, and even manages to squeeze a lovely
little unexpected tempo down change into its two minutes forty running
time. "Record Deal" is a great slice of punk rock (albeit with an anti-
punk sentiment), it's my highlight of the album, and features its finest
couplet: "We're not Richey Manic, but we're 4 real/Who have we got to
fuck to get a record deal?" (Although I’m equally fond of the "Stereo-
pissing-phonics?!" exclamation toward the end, having said that.)
"Saturday" is a veritable epic, being the only track that exceeds three
minutes in length, and has somewhat of an Undertones vibe to it. While
"Keston Villers' Investment Club" re-introduces the chaotic rampant vocal
delivery - and personally, it's in these kinds of moments that I think
HYG! are at their strongest. Infectious stuff: accessible, but full of
attitude.
If you're looking for some new punk classics for your punk rock party,
then Hey You Guys! should be the first stop on your shopping trip.
Equally if you appreciate music that is unfettered by a desire to play
things by the book, then also give them a shot. It's liberated punk rock
with a pop sensibility, but it's definitely not pop punk. Don't be
confused. It's got too much stomp and shouting for the littler kiddies.
Ripper's Notes:
Despite the last line of the above review, my 4 year old son asked me to
repeat this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZsDNd8OszIfor him three times while making this nfo.
Self released (and to date, only physical) release from Hey You Guys!
featuring Dave Draper, most recently known as The Wildhearts (and
frontman Ginger's) go to remixer/producer.
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