I haven’t heard a good all around punk album in awhile. Most everything coming out of the punk genre these days either seems to be thrash or some variation of pop-punk. Sailor’s Grave must have seen the need for this when they signed Burning Streets. Their album Is It In Black and White? is quite possibly the first good, fast upbeat street punk album I’ve heard since the Street Brats Destination Nowhere single.
The Boston band reminds me a little bit of what Dropkick Murphy’s sounded like in the early days crossed with The Briggs or early Social Distortion. Gang vocals perminate throughout the album along with snappy three cords and quick drums making it a real tough and gritty but still well produced. 13 Hours is a great tour song and could get me through many hours on the road easily. Tea Party is up-tempo and catchy while delievering a message to politicians and citizens to wake up out of their haze. My favorite track though was Final Chance (For First Impressions) which reminded me of early Face to Face records. It had me singing the chorus all day long. Buring Streets did a great job and I hope they keep it up. This album is clever, quick and catchy which is exactly what a good punk or street punk album should be.
I bought this album on itunes a few weeks back and also was impressed. Already yearning for another album and hoping to see them if they tour in my area soon. Burning Streets are solid!