Art Brut
Bang Bang Rock & Roll
Downtown Records [2006]
By the time Bang Bang Rock & Roll landed in the U.S., Art Brut had already made waves overseas. The UK version topped plenty of 2005 year-end lists, and now this expanded U.S. release includes several exclusive tracks—most of which previously appeared as B-sides on UK singles. Frontman Eddie Argos wastes no time announcing that this is a sing-speaking record, and yes, that’s his actual singing voice—so get used to it!
Art Brut are brash, sarcastic, and unapologetically self-aware. They poke fun at pop culture while fully participating in it, creating a kind of anti-rock anthem machine. The band’s raw energy and cheeky attitude are what set them apart. If you follow the UK’s garage revival or enjoy the spoken-word bite of The Streets or the bristling confidence of early punk, you’ll find something to love here. Bang Bang Rock & Roll is loud, fast, clever, and undeniably fun.
KEY TRACKS
“Emily Kane” / “Formed a Band” / “Moving to LA”
ARTISTS WITH SIMILAR FIRE
Lifter Puller / Billy Idol & Generation X / Henry Rollins
A lifelong fan of new music—spent the '90s working in a record store and producing alternative video shows. In the 2000s, that passion shifted online with blogging, diving headfirst into the indie scene and always on the lookout for the next great release. Still here, still listening, and still sharing the best of what’s new.
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
- Christopher Anthonyhttps://thefirenote.com/author/canthony/
