Revolt [Red Vinyl]

After the success of their debut, returned with the stylistically similar , an album that managed to gain moderate commercial success on both sides of the Atlantic thanks to the minor U.S. hit, isn't much of a departure from the band's debut album, however, and it also isn't a very compelling listen. is essentially a punk band, but unlike other mainstream punk contemporaries like or the , Britain's don't have much of a sense of humor or an individual personality. The majority of rattles on at breakneck speed without ever leaving much of an impression. When the band does shine, however, its in their pop songs. The string-laden power ballad, is a centerpiece here, as are catchy rockers like and On songs like these (there are a handful of genuine pop songs on the album), truly shines, and in that respect, works as a showcase for what this band could become. ~ Jason Damas