Shame’s return with new single ‘Cutthroat’ goes back to what they do best and reinstates them as one of the UK’s most exciting and confrontational bands.
Working with GRAMMY winning producer John Congelton for the first time, ‘Cutthroat’ is more of the same signature Post-Punk that Shame have come to perfect but with a renewed commentary on the state of the world. Vocalist Charlie Steen brings his pompous charismatic energy- matched suitably by the rest of the band who create a fierce sound that bellows beneath.
Though Shame have a handle on their sound, they still find ways to leap forward and experiment musically. Where their last record ‘Food For Worms’ was a slower, more self aware record, new album, ‘Cutthroat’ pulls no punches and is a direct response to “The cowards and the hypocrites of the world, let’s face it, there’s a lot right now” Steen proclaims.
Accompanying the bands return is a fantastic music video directed by Ja Humby which gives Shame the live setting of a motorcycle wall of death; standard practice for a band like Shame. The energy and intention poured into part one of the bands new album is a glaring indicator that we’re in for a fantastic new record.
Photo by Jamie Wdziekonski
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