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15 March 2004 (released)
12 March 2004
The simple fact that Leatherface are still recording together after 16 years is in itself deserving of the highest order of merit. Hailing from Sunderland, Leatherface have thrived in an underground punk rock scene littered with remains of once hopeful upstarts. Their journey has been no fairytale with line-up changes, splits and a death behind them Leatherface has survived where most others fell.
I certainly cannot claim to have been a steadfast supporter, or even a casual acquaintance but more of an occasional stranger.
Frankie Stubbs rasps "Hoodlum, speed and chewing gum, he's on his lonesome" to open the album. He's still relevant as ever and continues to inspire a new generation. 'Head The Ball' and 'Small Yellow Chair' seem to rise above the rest. 'Plastic Surgery' sees Stubbs get all emotional on us with a tune that speaks to us all 'And as I get old, all I see, makes less sense to me'.
This is not so much a musical document but a testament to the ideals of punk rock and the durability of Leatherface. In an industry where record companies only seem interested in signing another Coldplay clone 'Dog Disco' offers a welcome change.
