{"id":5909,"date":"2016-03-15T14:48:24","date_gmt":"2016-03-15T14:48:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-the-falcon-gather-up-the-chaps\/"},"modified":"2018-03-21T22:16:06","modified_gmt":"2018-03-21T22:16:06","slug":"album-review-the-falcon-gather-up-the-chaps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/alreadyheard.com\/staging\/album-review-the-falcon-gather-up-the-chaps\/","title":{"rendered":"Album Review: The Falcon – Gather Up The Chaps"},"content":{"rendered":"

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There are supergroups and then there\u2019s The Falcon<\/b>. Anyone with more than a passing interest in modern punk music will surely own at least one record from one of the group\u2019s members; the likelihood is you\u2019ll own multiple. <\/p>\n

Comprised Brendan Kelly and Neil Hennessy (Lawrence Arms), Dan Andriano (Alkaline Trio) and, for the first time, Dave Hause (Paint It Black, The Loved Ones), The Falcon<\/b> is a who\u2019s-who of modern punk and, unsurprisingly, their latest effort \u2013 the rip-roaring \u2018Gather Up The Chaps\u2019<\/i> \u2013 is straight from the top drawer. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s clear Hause has added a new dimension to the group\u2019s sound, especially on the blues-y, Americana-influenced \u2018Dead Rose\u2019<\/i> and \u2018Sailor\u2019s Grave\u2019<\/i>, which break up the relentless breakneck punk rock, yet still retain the dark heart of The Falcon<\/b>. Such intense cuts ensure \u2018Gather Up The Chaps\u2019<\/i> sits comfortably alongside the output of the member\u2019s day jobs but never sounds too similar, instead existing as a hugely enjoyable diversion. <\/p>\n

That said, it\u2019s no surprise the real gems on \u2018Gather Up The Chaps\u2019<\/i> are the bristling, short, sharp, punk blasts. Opener \u2018The Trash\u2019<\/i> is a pit-friendly anthem that could whip even the most reticent crowd into a fervour. \u2018Sergio\u2019s Here\u2019<\/i>, meanwhile, has the knockabout charm of early Lawrence Arms (even if it\u2019s based on a real-life drug dealer, name changed to protect the innocent etc\u2026) while \u2018Black Teeth\u2019<\/i>, which harks back to \u2018The Trash\u2019<\/i>, is gang vocal heaven. <\/p>\n

One of the most interesting things about \u2018Gather Up The Chaps\u2019<\/i> is just how well the three vocalists blend their voices together throughout. Although an excellent lead vocalist, Andriano has always had the best backing vocal in the business and he\u2019s on brilliant form throughout. Combined with the snotty rat-a-tat delivery of Kelly and the rootsy bluster of Hause and you\u2019ve got yourself something approaching perfection. <\/p>\n

It means that, despite the dark subject matter, \u2018Gather Up The Chaps\u2019<\/i> is consistently big dumb fun. You can tell the The Falcon<\/b> are having a blast \u2013 and you can bet your bottom dollar if they\u2019re enjoying themselves, you will too\u2026 <\/p>\n

4\/5<\/p>\n

\u2019Gather Up The Chaps\u2019<\/em> by The Falcon<\/strong> is released on March 18th on Red Scare Industries<\/b>.<\/p>\n

The Falcon<\/strong> links: Facebook<\/a>|Twitter<\/a><\/p>\n

Words by Rob Mair (@BobNightMair<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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