Anti-Flag – The General Strike

Releasedate: 16-03-2012; Label: Side One Dummy
By: Nina Mende

Anti-Flag is a United States punk rock band from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, formed in 1988. The band is well known for its left-wing political views, focusing on anti-war activism, imperialism, class struggle, feminism, and various sociopolitical sentiments. The line-up includes singer/guitarist Justin Sane and drummer Pat Thetic, who founded the band; later members are guitarist Chris Head, and singer/bassist Chris Barker (#2) who replaced Jamie “Cock” Towns, who had replaced original bassist Andy Flag in 1997 following his departure one year prior. Anti-Flag is known also for their advocacy of progressive political action groups such as Greenpeace and Amnesty International. Most recently, the band has focused criticism on the United States bailouts.

Now Anti-Flag released their eighth studio album “The General Strike”. The new album comes with thirteen songs. The album starts out strong and stays strong all the way through. Catchy music with interesting political lyrics. Songs that you should really put some attention into and listen closely. Thriving and strong riffs pull through and pull you along. Thirteen songs that race by really fast. With “The General Strike” Anti-Flag created a wonderful punk album yet again. A must have for all punk fans, all Anti-Flag fans and everyone that fights for peace and justice in the world. Anti-Flag will be touring soon, so make sure to check them out then.

Line Up:
Justin Sane – guitar, vocals
Chris #2 – bass, vocals
Chris Head – guitar, vocals
Pat Thetic – drums

Tracklist: 01. Controlled Opposition 02. The Neoliberal Anthem 03. 1915 04. This Is The New Sound 05. Bullshit Opportunist 06. Broken Bones 07. Turn a Blind Eye 08. The Ranks of The Masses Rising 09. Bacon 10. I Don’t Wanna 11. Nothing Recedes Like Progress 12. Resist 13. The Ghosts of Alexandria

Links:
Anti-Flag Official