Ah, the second full length by Deez Nuts. At first sight it is more of the same hardcore punk power chords mixed with the hip-hop styled vocals and misogynistic lyrics but it seems this time JJ Peters may have made an attempt at evolution. Featuring guest appearances from the likes of Louie Knuxx and Oli Sykes, the haters will keep hating and the kids who love singing along will keep loving this band.
The album kicks off with a nifty hip-hop intro reminding me of retro skate videos, before kicking in to the fast and heavy "Don't Call It A Comeback". The band seems to have taken on more influences from bands such as Madball with the sound on this record feeling a lot bigger than before. Catchy choruses like the one in "DTD" are welcoming as well as short and fast hardcore tracks like "Go Veg" and a Grips And Tonic cover of "Pigs Is Pigs" is lovely, all making for a bit of unexpected variety.
Some of the tracks have added flair making for some memorable moments but in the end it's more of the same old thing for the most part. It is a fun album, especially with the participative gang vocals and it's something that shouldn't be taken too seriously. It's no Rep Your Hood but if you just think of this as Stay True Part 2 then this band is right on the ball. 5/10
Best Songs: Pigs Is Pigs, Go Veg, Don't Call It A Comeback, DTD.
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