The March Violets – Crocodile Promises (Digital/CD/Vinyl Album – Metropolis Records)
The March Violets hold a special place in the collective memory of 80s Post-Punk lovers. Core members Rosie Garland and Tom Ashton, now joined by bassist Mat Thorpe, have released a new album featuring 9 tracks. While the heyday of the 80s and the band’s biggest hits are long behind them, the signature guitar sound remains largely intact. You can still hear the Post-Punk influences from their early days, though the new material leans more towards a ‘catchy Rock’ style. Personally, I favor the darker, harder elements of the album, which, unfortunately, don’t appear as often as I’d like. It’s worth noting that Rosie Garland’s vocal timbre is remarkably consistent, sounding nearly identical to what it was 40 years ago. Overall, it’s not a groundbreaking album, but a decent nod to nostalgia. (Rating:7).
Listen to “Bite The Hand”:
https://marchvioletsband.bandcamp.com/track/bite-the-hand
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