Punch Drunk [LP]

Punch Drunk is the second album from London-based trio More Kicks. The band's self-titled debut album was a concise and ragged lesson in pop songwriting dripping in melody, cynicism and energy-Punch Drunk marks a new era for the band. Heavier, more expansive, more twists and turns. It veers from sparkling harmonies to fearsome riffing in the blink of eye, with never a second wasted. As with the first record, it was recorded live on to 2-inch tape. It's bottled lightning and the sound of a band firing on all cylinders.James Sullivan aka Sulli (vox / guitar), Kris Hood (drums), and Paolo Mantovani (bass / vox) have cooked up a rare alchemy. The result: a More Kicks song can touch on classic '60s garage, '70s NYC rock and roll, jagged '90s guitar pop-all wrapped in a razor sharp bundle. A glance backwards and a decisive step forwards."When the world collapsed in 2020, I realised more than ever how much I rely on music and More Kicks, " says Sulli. "This album became a total obsession and a lifeline. Stuck in one place, the songs all came from heartbreak, frustration, anger, hope. It feels like a unique set of circumstances that produced this record and I'm really proud of what we've done."

Tracklist:

1. Hurts Like Hell
2. In Love
3. Animal
4. Terminal Love
5. Seven Ways
6. Got Lucky Side
7. Come Home
8. Colour Me Stupefied
9. Good Enough
10. Phoney Middle Aged Art
11. Rest Of Our Lives
12. Goodnight Goodnight

UPC: 3481575559013
Label: DIRTNAP RECORDS
Release Date: 9.16.22
Format: Vinyl