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Out of Order – Stuck In The Mud – LP Review

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This is one hard rocking album which you’re gonna want to hear. It’s the shout of the empowered outsider, the battle call of the disruptive.

This is highly rhythmic, high-tempo, hard-driven, melodic oi-punk rock n’ roll which grabs at you & pulls you along from every direction.

Speaking as a Maritimer, there are at times an apparent East Coast flavour fused to the oi-punk core but the range of influence is certainly not limited to such. This album will appeal to energetic music fans of many-a-stripe.

The lyrics can’t be claimed to be comfortable; they are original and thought provoking; at times they are as catchy as can be.

This is a talented group of musicians who know music & know their instruments. There’s a remarkable tightness and rhythmic variability here, from which the tempo and loudness is an addition rather than a complication to their craft.

Plenty of great leads & transitions. Powerful undercurrents & regular but not overindulgent in-your-face moments on the bass. Sharp & aggressive song introductions on the guitar, with careful chord changes & pick-work throughout. Strong and clear lead vocals with backups, on-pitch. Drum work which ebbs & rises with masterful precision.

Depending on your stereo gear your results will vary but I’ve got the treble up to 80 and the bass up to 35 & all band members ring through. I wouldn’t claim that it sounds entirely refined but there is no mistake in hearing each instrument with clarity. This sounds great with headphones or pumping from the speakers.

2 songs in, I’m feeling amped up & ready to put aside any remaining inhibitions to hit the night streets, with massive attitude in tow. By the time Trafalgar hits in at track 5, the damn bursts & I know that there’s no turning back…

I doubt that you can handle listening to this without wanting to sing, dance, fight, fuck, or otherwise have a damn good time!

This is a loud album with a lot of depth and a ton of character. It’s gritty, it’s edgy, it’s fast & it’s fun. It might be fair to say that it’s also a musical affront to mediocrity and tame normalcy.

Out of Order are based out of Montreal, Quebec.

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Track Listing:

Side 1:
Light A Fire
Saint James
The Last Warrior (Official Video Available @ Youtube)
Stuck In The Mud
Trafalgar
How Do You Sleep

Side 2:
On The Outside
No Cares
Run Ronnie Run
Stay Away
Pig Alley
Old Days

Out Of Order is:

Scott Maracle – Vocals
Johell (Joel Bellemare) – Lead Guitar, Back Vocals
Mitch Cayouette – Rhythm Guitar, Back Vocals
Yves Thibault – Bass
Jean-Luc Bilodeau – Drums

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Out of Order – Better Days

I’m finding it really hard to single out any particular aspect of the musicianship.  All of the artists’ rhythm is tight, hard & fast, their technique and musical ears are impressive.  It’s clear that each musician is top notch on their own and each one adds to each other’s strength.  The album production is great, there’s a wide range of frequency  and everything has a punch but there’s not any drowning out; remarkable when everything is so highly driven.  I will speak out on the vocals: the guttural nature is an addition and doesn’t detract at all.

The rhythm and style varies even within different parts of the song, but remains cohesive as a whole.  Through listening, there are many musical styles evident that have obviously provided influence, but the band stands as a unique mesh that hasn’t quite been heard before.  Plenty of reminders, while staying interesting and relevant.

I knew I’d like this album, based on the previews I heard, but I didn’t know how much until I took the time to sit in a good listening room and gave it a go.  There’s a hint of psychedelia and a lot of hard, rhythmic, melodic punk rock, it fits the mood for both group and private listening.  The lyrics are thought provoking and full of vivid imagery, often of a difficult nature.  Each one of these songs speak as an anthem of unrest and disquiet.

You can listen to the title track, on YouTube.

Better Days by Out of Order is available for purchase:

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