PEtrOl BaSTarD - We need to talk about Gavin - 15 Track Album - Release Date: 11th October 2016

PEtrOl BaSTarD

We need to talk about Gavin

15 Track Album

Release Date: 11^th October 2016

Gavin is a Pineapple?

Petrol Bastard – Leeds/Huddersfield

Links:

https://www.facebook.com/petrolbastard

Listen here if you have your sense of humour with you! If not leave well alone!

https://petrolbastard.bandcamp.com/album/we-need-to-talk-about-gavin

Inside cover photo Copyright Nick Jackson

All tracks mastered by Johnny Ultraviolence

Genre: Punk, Drum, Bass & sweary nonsense!

Ben & Jon

Biography:

The fourth studio album from nutters Petrol Bastard that’s all you need to know!

There are no other bands out there like Petrol Bastard. No other band could make blue pants sound interesting or poke shit at a serious subject “IDGAF What the Doctors say!” and more importantly, get away with it! But Petrol Bastard are well known for their ridiculous songs and sweary, shouty lyrics, it’s what makes Petrol Bastard, Petrol Bastard after all!

I must admit I am still saying “What’s for tea Wahim?” - Potato! In my best Yorkshire accent, from The Very Worst of Petrol Bastard’s squelchy “Beefy Grandad!” but just as you think you have a favourite track the bastards produce yet another album’s worth and have you scratching your head in turmoil! Great for such a shit (hot) band. There’s plenty to discover on this 15 mega track album, so I am sure some catchy lyrics will be rattling around in your head for decades! Well at least until the next album hits at least!

Gavin (Intro) - is a great little opener and really pushes you into the dark recesses of a dance floor to sample its greatness. It’s quite good musically as well as an afterthought!

Full English Buckfast – what makes PB unique must be, apart from their lyrics is the accent, oh and a catchy chorus that always helps! So get those sausages down your neck!!!

My Favourite Blue Pants – has a thunderous beat drilling its way inside your head along with really out of tune vocals that sound like a pissed Football crowd on a Saturday night - that obviously needs a crime number! And how do they go from blue pants to rape is anyone’s guess!

You sent your Grandad on Robot Wars – employs a really sexy rhythm and bass – but I feel very sorry for their Grandad’s as they always seem to be the butt of the jokes, however, it’s as catchy as fuck! So who cares?

Yorkshire Piss Bomb – now who but Petrol Bastard can make a track sound so mainstream and yet so good? Probably nobody else on this planet, is the answer to that, but this time, it’s Yorkshire having the piss extracted from it! Some great grooves on this as well!

Six Cheeseburgers – yes a wheelchair would suffice after 6 Cheesburgers – that’s the real disability here! Well I hate cheese! But to this fast beat it really brings new meaning to a McFlurry!

IDGAF What the Doctors say – This has to be one of my favourites on the album being so apt with my situation, although I haven’t been shitting blood to my knowledge, one thing at a time please lol! But the night is young as they say! A sunny day makes all the difference apparently! It all comes down to shit in the end!

Nobody knows what happened in Glasgow – begins with a good highland fling and a Scottish accent – but it’s hardly a Yorkshire accent is it? However, it isn’t without the Yorkshire twang for long and of course a bludgeoning pumped up rhythm that swings like a kilt back to its Scottish roots, be it well out of tune! But made in Yorkshire! Aye!

Transit Van – is rather a repetitive mash of lyrics under a swathe of “Get in the transit, get in the tranny!” not much left to say really! Apart from hurry up!

It’s not drink driving if you’re in a Ford Capri – I suppose not! Next they will be saying it’s OK to drink and drive!! Now it’s a Ford Capri that comes under fire, nothing is safe with Petrol Bastard around, they will write about anything ordinary and make it a big ordeal.

Me & Anne Diamond – When I have caught my breath and wiped the tears of laughter from my face…. The knob twiddling is somewhat cool along with the robotic vocal and squelch that PB are famed for!

How 2 Fite – is a very angry track, at least it comes across that way and I suppose the title is a dead giveaway, but the catchy element gives rise for celebration on the dance floor at least, but why not pick a fite with your dance partner and celebrate the track in style?

Fuck off Pauline – I knew a Pauline once, she fucked off!

Frosty Jack’s Robot Greggs Wankathon – back to the angry stomp and ‘shouty’ lyrics that screams (s)punk! Its fast and furious pace leaves one feeling rather confused and after hearing this will give you a headache the size of, well Yorkshire of course!

Promo Paradiso – allows the listener a nice respite as its tones are just mega superb! There I said it! Petrol Bastard know how to play some tremendous riffs, rhythms, and notes when it suits and this is one such time. It really sparks an interest away from their punky humorous side and switches to a more serious musical slant.

Well this album supersedes ‘The Very Worst of Petrol Bastard’ (apart from Beefy Grandad, nothing will out-do that track!)

Petrol Bastard are indeed a force to be reckoned with. Their brand of humour hits well below the belt, but if you haven’t got a sense of humour, what the fuck? You shouldn’t be listening to Petrol Bastard!!!

‘Live’ the bands antics shine like a newly shit out turd that glistens with plenty of glitter on it! I mean ‘come on’ it takes brains to sing about shit and transit vans in a Yorkshire accent, if you don’t believe me - try it, it isn’t easy! Personally, I think Gavin is one lucky fucker being the centre of Petrol Bastard’s affections, even if he is a Pineapple!

It is so hard NOT to like Petrol Bastard I know, I have tried, honestly! But somehow their edgy synth rhythms and plausible lyrics just get me every time! And their talents also stretch to some crazy video’s to accompany their humorous tracks! So check them out too!

Catch the band live if you get the chance – once seen NEVER FORGOTTEN!

** Favourite tracks:

You Sent your Grandad on Robot Wars

IDGAF What the Doctors Say

Me & Anne Diamond

Fuck off Pauline

Promo Paradiso

10/10

Track List:

Gavin (Intro)

Full English Buckfast

My Favourite Blue Pants

You sent your Grandad on Robot Wars

Yorkshire Piss Bomb

Six Cheeseburgers

IDGAF What the Doctors say

Nobody knows what happened in Glasgow

Transit Van

It’s not drink driving if you’re in a Ford Capri

Me & Anne Diamond

How 2 Fite

Fuck off Pauline

Frosty Jack’s Robot Greggs Wankathon

Promo Paradiso

Members:

Ben Atomgrinder

Jon Tetsuo

Roadhog - Live @ The Fox & Goose - Southport - 24th September 2016

Roadhog

Live @ The Fox & Goose

Southport

24^th September 2016

Members:

Graham Lee – Vocals

Kev McGinn – Guitar

Neil Humphrey – Bass

After the last trip to the Fox & Goose both Jane and I were dreading having to battle the incinerator like atmosphere as well as a very late finish, however it wasn’t too hot in the Fox last night which was a blessing. The seating could be a lot more comfortable though as either the chairs are too low or far too high, and as my back was starting to play up I grabbed a stool and a tall seat in the hope of having a back rest but in the end went for the stool as at least I then had my feet on the ground!

The Fox always brings out a flock of friends and it wasn’t long before the venue was heaving with people all keen to watch the exploits of Roadhog who once again were taking centre stage.

The time flew by last night but that is what happens when you are surrounding with warm, caring friends, one being Lynn Khan who presented me with a beautiful Amethyst stone, which happens to be my birthstone also. It was a lovely gesture and really appreciated.

 Oggy with the lovely Lynn

Mr Ron flirting with danger! lol

Lynn and Me

 Grizzler & Me

 Jane & Alison

(with nearly matching outfits!)

 Happy Birthday Mel! & James

 Ali & Mel

 Grizzler & James

 Steve throwing some shapes!

 Mr Ron & Mel

 Hana & Kev Croft

 Ian Med

Jane & Lynne

The band ended up going on at 11.00 pm instead of 11.30 pm which was much better for everyone concerned. Graham and Neil ended up changing the set list from a tame one to a heavier set to accommodate the audience of ever growing bikers/rockers that were flooding through the doors.

Pete’s bass drum or shall I say the contents of his bass drum wasn't as entertaining as the previous night despite Pete shifting the blanket inside it, so the little rodent didn’t want to play out last night, but Pete himself worked that kit on every track! So rodents were made a thing of the past. *See Swinging Arm review for the full exclusive!

With sound check completed it wasn’t too long afterwards that the band started and thrust out some classic rock once again to the welcoming punters.

The usual banter followed in between tracks as Oggy said “Are there any people here tonight that get easily offended?” to which Neil simply replied “Yeah, me!” before kicking off the next track ‘Sweet Home Alabama’ which prompted quite a few to get down on the dance floor, and have one of the Fox & Goose staff members taking photos of the band under a blaze of multi coloured lights and dry ice.

Oggy did promise to try and keep the set clean, but failed miserably but this was also a triumph as this is what Oggy does and he does it well. But please remember you will never get the last word over Oggy he is a master of one liners and is as quick witted as they come!

The band took a short break which gave them a chance to catch up with friends and take a breather.

It had already gone midnight but after taking a painkiller earlier in the evening the pain diminished and I was able to enjoy the night in relative comfort, helped along by the bands entertaining set and banter and with the second set about to start – Roadhog gave the punters something really heavy to think about!

We will Rock you was sung with gusto and had the band ease into their second set. Not long after the apparent changes came into play and they sang Mistreated for larger than life Chris Grizzler Adams who recorded them on his phone for a certain new lady in his life, for which we are truly happy for him. (Of course Oggy was there with the banter and shouted to Grizzler “Hey Chris I hope that video of me singing Mistreated gets you laid! You do know she will be thinking of me whilst you’re nailing her!” well the room fell about laughing!!

*It is also worth noting that Pete Almond actually had never played Mistreated before and spent 5 minutes listening to it in his car before playing it live on stage - that is real talent! Well done Pete!!!

 Grizzler in all his glory!

Kev & Grizzler

As the band didn’t get to play a few of the tracks at The Swinging Arm on Friday night due to time constraints they kindly added in Word Up – one of my fave tracks and Oggy dedicated it to me so obviously I had to get up and kick my heels on the dance floor in appreciation of a track well sung and Jenny and Alison joined me.

Mr Ron was also strutting his stuff and got me up to partake in a bit of jiggery pokery, pushing me toward the stage on his walking frame – the laugh we had was just crazy but thoroughly welcome!

Shenanigans at the Fox with Mr Ron!

Forever was once again pinpointed and launched with absolute quality from all the band members. Kev’s one finger on the fret board alone can unleash chaos on that track! Just a shame it is very underrated by many, but is a fantastic song by Y&T.

All too soon the set was coming to a close and as the norm Born to be Wild had everyone, that was left in the venue kicking up a storm and going totally apeshit, doing their own thing and still wallowing in the fantastic atmosphere that surround them.

With the music back on people caught up with the band to congratulate them on a great two sets. Pete asked me a question although I didn’t hear properly, he asked what I thought was “Where is your phone?” as we bought a new one the day before and I answered “We left it at home!” to which Pete’s face contorted and looks of bemusement followed, so asking him again what he said, it turns out he said “How are your toes?” well that was funny in itself due to the answer I gave him!

As the people made their way from the venue into the glorious pouring rain that awaited them, the music still blared out from the PA but was a great reminder of the laughs we all shared under one small roof at the Fox & Goose.  

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Special thanks to: the F&G Staff for their hospitality and Lloyd for the Sound. Chris Grizzler Adams for helping out on War Pigs – Great guy (and lovely hair too!) Jane Craig, Gary Humphrey – Looking forward to the Wedding next month!! Mel Unwin – Glad you had a great Birthday! James Gordon, Ron Knight for his great dancing skills and for tweaking my bum on the way past lol, Melanie Davies for her kind words, Lynne and Jane for the laughs, Lynn Khan for the beautiful Amethyst gift – really kind of you to think of me, Ian Med – yes it’s raining again :D Steve Gracie, Alison Kerr and Jenny Clough – had a laugh on that dance floor! Alison Dixon, Hana Doyle & Kev Croft and of course to Roadhog – Oggy, Kev, Neil and Pete for upping the anti with some great classic tracks!