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LIFE – ‘Moral Fibre’ Single Review

Yorkshire indie art-punks LIFE whet our appetites with the lead single ‘Moral Fibre’ taken from their anticipated second studio LP.

It’s more of the same from the outfit that brought us the acclaimed sophomore album ‘Popular Music’, but let it be known that’s in no way a derogatory statement. To those fortunate enough to come across the independent political astuteness of their debut release; more of the same is just what the doctor ordered.

Lengthwise, at just 1 minute 36 in total, Moral Fibre is in part reminiscent to the hard-hitting power punches thrown by acclaimed hardcore punk outfits of past, and it ticks all the boxes in terms of what to expect when tailoring to a disassociated youth sweltering in the circle of an urban moshpit during the infamous era of Holy Brexit.

It’s fast, catchy, stimulating, and going off what we now anticipate from singer Mez’s cryptically conscious lyricism – LIFE have once again got something to say. This time taking jabs at the consumerist mundane antics of the music industry, it’s aptly digestible enough for listeners to appreciate in an age where our attentions spans barely reach that of a 5-minute cat meme compilation. Recently teaming up with producer Luke Smith (Foals) and mixing engineer Claudius Mittendorfer (Parquet Courts), this is undoubtedly just a taste of what’s still to come from some of Hull’s most respected D.I.Y’ers.

The single comes just in time before they embark on an upcoming European tour supporting none other than IDLES, starting in London on the 5th April.

– Aaron Stead

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Photo Credit: Matt Molson