It took six years, but now it’s finally here.
BISHOPS GREEN from Vancouver (Canada) are releasing not just one but two new albums this year. One is titled “Black Skies” and the other is called “Waiting.” “Waiting” features six songs, three studio tracks, and three live recordings of the band.
For those who are not familiar with BISHOPS GREEN, let it be known that the Canadians create pure streetpunk / Oi-punk in the older school style. They do it so well that I almost feel like I’m on a time travel.
The old, frequently played records, some of which are over 30 years old, sound no different.
It’s fantastic how a band from the newer era can convey this sound so perfectly. It’s not just that the arrangements are reminiscent of old streetpunk and Oi bands (mainly from the European or British scene), but the sound is as well. Sure, it’s produced a bit thicker than before, but by no means overproduced, rather well-measured.
The six songs on “Waiting” are beyond any doubt and offer exactly what the band’s fans expect and have been waiting for. The band delivers exactly what they are so loved for.
So, no surprises, but... honestly... did we expect surprises?
The Canadians are also coming to Europe for a few gigs. This is not to be missed.
For the vinyl lovers among us:
“Waiting” is available in four different versions and thus in four different editions, with the 100 limited Black-Ice-Vinyl with Red and White-Splatter already sold out. So hurry up!!
