With
the news this week that UK unemployment figures have reached a 17
year high, the timing of For
Abel's
latest single from their 'Greater Inventions' album is perfect. The
vitriol contained in 'Yorkshire' is directed at the coalition's
failure to look after the country's working classes. It does so in
some style too, with vibrant guitars and a bouncy, relentless bass
line as they bemoan “all
the promises” that
have been broken. It's difficult not to think of The Wedding Present
at their most sprightly; even with a political message this is pure
ear candy for those who like their guitars lively and animated and
their lyrics impassioned. Flip-side 'On TV' is also well worth the
money and is similarly powerful and energetic. There may be nothing
particularly new about what For Abel are doing but they do it
extremely well. A bit like all the best British indie bands of the
past 30 years rolled into one.
For Abel on Myspace
Buy the album.
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