It’s been quite a while since your favorite band put out a new album; that was during the time when George W. Bush served as President of the United States. Back then, we may not have appreciated him much, but looking at current events, Bush appears to be a harmless figure compared to what we’re facing now. The world seems to be in quite a chaotic state these days.
It’s fortunate that your preferred musical ensemble (or perhaps a fresh favorite you weren’t aware of, having been active for 25 years) is highly proficient and eager to create fantastic new tunes. One might wonder why it took them so long, but given the current times, the world seems to need their unique blend more than ever. And just in time, they’re here to offer a breath of fresh musical air.
Absolutely, I’m referring to the band Mclusky from Cardiff. They have four complete studio albums in their collection, which were released in these years: 2000, 2002, 2004, and surprisingly, 2025. It’s been 21 years, which is quite a stretch, but who are we to argue? However, when Andrew Falkous and his bandmates press record, they always manage to produce great music.
mclusky might have have produced the best album of 2025
McLusky unveiled their album titled “The World is Still Here and So Are We” in May, and it didn’t take long for fans to develop a strong affection for it. This swift infatuation is just, fitting, and ideal because while certain tracks like “unpopular parts of a pig” were actually recorded years prior, the overall album seems brand new – as though it was penned, tracked, and launched in merely three days.
In a natural and easy-to-understand manner: The top post-hardcore and post-punk tunes carry an echo of the past. We don’t aim to innovate or create something entirely new; instead, it’s like reminiscing about imaginary locales we wish truly existed. McLusky’s newest album is what The Clash might have produced following their ‘London Calling’.
It’s clear that Falkous, Jack Egglestone, and Damien Sayell possess a level of self-awareness that renders the tracklisting inconsequential. Each track on their latest record stands independently as something worth listening to, but it’s evident that the sequence in which they are arranged carries purpose.
On the album, the sixth track, titled “the competent horse thief,” serves as a brief respite after the first five songs that are intense adrenaline-pumpers. These early tracks include standout numbers like “unpopular part…” and “people person,” which might find their way stuck in your head for quite some time. The song following “competent horse” offers a punk vibe, giving listeners the sensation of waking up from a short rest.
As the closing track, “Hate the Polis,” plays out, we find a similarity to Blur, if they had continued creating music reminiscent of their iconic song “Song 2.” It’s exceptionally brilliant and leaves us yearning for more. Here’s to hoping it won’t be another two decades before we hear something new.
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2025-05-21 22:00