A, Jerry & The Kings of Oblivion - Life After Hate [CD]

Formed in the wake his 2021 collaboration with Dutch Street Rock'n'Rollers (and fellow TKO alums) SAVAGE BEAT, the KINGS OF OBLIVION reunites Mr. LANG with the SB boys to bring us this new offering, Life After Hate.

This burner of a mini-LP is a love letter to the 70s Punk and Proto-Punk influences that have underlined all of Jerry’s musical efforts to one degree or another. Consisting of two originals and four covers of varying obscurity, Life After Hate sees the SAVAGE BEAT boys laying down a pitch-perfect barrage of Punk Rock ‘n’ Roll that perfectly suits Jerry’s singular vocal delivery.

While past efforts have hinted at this style, Life After Hate feels like a long overdue piece of the JERRY A. musical puzzle. This time there’s no clever nod or a vague reference; this recording is an out and out tribute to JERRY and SAVAGE BEAT's love of the forgotten gems from the formative years of Punk music, and this is Life After Hate’s greatest strength. JERRY A & the KINGS OF OBLIVION is not just cause for celebration for the completist fans out there. This is an affectionately crafted crash course in some of the music that influenced one of Hardcore Punk’s most enduring talents.