Loose Articles‘ debut album, Scream If You Wanna Go Faster, is a turbocharged ride through the rough-and-tumble world of punk rock, delivering a high-octane blend of irreverence and energy that captures their live-wire essence. The album showcases the Manchester quartet’s flair for marrying gritty punk with infectious, anthemic hooks.
From the get-go, the album’s lead single, “Mr. Manager,” sets the tone. The sardonic anthem for those stuck in the monotonous grind of managerial hell and its biting lyrics and driving beat embody the band’s knack for transforming everyday frustrations into rebellious singalongs. The theme of confronting mundane realities while embracing punk’s raw power brilliantly permeates through the entire record.
Characterised by bursts of frenetic energy and fueled by a diet of Pot Noodles and a bit of cheeky indulgence, the recording sessions have resulted in an album that crackles with both urgency and spontaneity. Recorded with Ian Stewart at Blueprint Studios, Scream If You Wanna Go Faster is a sonic delight, blending punchy riffs, footy whistles, and cowbells with a playful yet incisive lyrical approach.
What sets Loose Articles apart is their ability to infuse their music with both humour and critique, navigating the highs of triumph and the lows of drudgery with equal zeal. The album’s title track, with its call-to-arms spirit, invites one to shed their inhibitions and revel in the anarchic joy of punk.
The band’s dynamic live performances, highlighted by their impressive festival slots and support acts, are a testament to their vibrant energy, which is palpably captured on this record. Scream If You Wanna Go Faster is a defiant and exhilarating debut, promising to be a cornerstone for Loose Articles as they continue to carve out their place in the punk rock landscape.
