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ALBUM REVIEW: Hung Like Hanratty \u2013 Dragged Up (Ratty Records)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Punk rock in its original incarnation aimed to shock, whether it was the way bands dressed, the language they used or what they sang about. Sometimes a band managed all three, and Midlands misfits Hung Like Hanratty are keeping those values alive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The five-piece are a real Marmite band \u2013 I don’t know anyone who just thinks they’re ‘all right’ \u2013 and Dragged Up<\/strong> is their third album of shock rock, this time on their own Ratty Records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Anyone who ordered in advance should get their copy on August 1, a week before it becomes available from the band\u2019s merch page HERE<\/a> <\/strong>and the usual digital downloading platforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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But what’s it like? Well, opener I Hate The World<\/strong> gets straight to the point, with vocalist Al Sation hollering: \u201cI hate the world, it’s full of shit,\u201d over some heavy metal guitar soloing and a thunderous backbeat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The little irritations of modern life are popular targets for HLH songs, and Twat On A Bike<\/strong> is perfect subject matter. \u201cWhoaaao, has anyone told him, what he looks like?\/Whoaaao, has anyone told him, he’s a twat on a bike!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nightmare neighbours are the subject of Al’s ire in Duggie The Druggie<\/strong>, which comes over like a foul-mouthed Toy Dolls song: \u201cHe likes to party, he doesn’t give a shite\/I work all day and that wanker’s up all night\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The album’s title track Dragged Up<\/strong> is about being proud of your working class roots, advising: \u201cTake your fucking opinions, and stick them where the sun don’t shine\/You’ve got your own life, keep your fucking nose out of mine.\u201d For me this raging rocker is one of the best things they’ve done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Fuck With Me And I’ll Block You On Facebook<\/strong> is a self-explanatory rant about the keyboard warriors we’ve all come across on social media, while Inland Revenue<\/strong> fumes: \u201cDeclaring every penny, you’re doing things right, then the bastard taxman goes and drops you in the shite.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Benefits blaggers who are always at the doctor’s are the subject of Mr Hypacondriac<\/strong> as Al rages \u201cthe only thing that’s wrong with you is in your fucking head\u201d, while there’s another standout in Epstein’s Diary<\/strong>, which asks: \u201cWould you like to come, come round to mine?\/Yeah, I know Prince Andrew will be there, with Tony Blair \u2013 and lots of kids!\u201d Absolutely scurrilous, but brilliant!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Same Shit Different Day<\/strong> rails against the mundanity of everyday life, while Marching On<\/strong> bemoans the demise of so many licensed premises on our high streets: \u201cI really need a pint, but the pubs have been shut down.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dr White<\/strong> is a put-down of members of the medical profession who think they’re better than lower-paid folk who provide vital services, while Shift It<\/strong> is an impassioned tirade about the neighbour whose caravan is blocking out the light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things get all political on Puppet Government<\/strong>, where Al sings: \u201cAll politicians I despise, I’m fucking sick of all their lies\u201d while Vets Hate Pets <\/strong>highlights the cost of veterinary treatment by a profession who [allegedly] \u201ccare about the money but don’t care about their pets.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The final track, Living For The Weekend<\/strong>, is about looking forward to escaping the daily grind, and features some distinctive keyboards from the late, great Dave Greenfield<\/strong> of The Stranglers<\/strong>. There’s not a swear word in sight, and it’s the most commercial-sounding song they’ve ever done! Do I sense a single which might even get played on the radio? Surely not!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hung Like Hanratty<\/a><\/strong> are not for the easily offended. They’re foul-mouthed and at times puerile, but this is another fine album of infectious tunes, powerfully delivered by a bunch of punk rock renegades who are getting better with every record. 8\/10.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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