This is sharp punk rock that goes along the grain, and it’s the type of sound that enlightens, even though it seems bleak at first. Moonraker hail from Brooklyn, New York, and they have much to say on their record The Forest. It points at punk from yesteryear, the days when it had a cause, with people running, keeping their hearts intact, and going up against the status quo and conformity.

This isn’t a political record, but it is loud, unapologetic, and brimming in anecdotes and storylines, fables that are necessary to this album being great rather than just being good. And the band does not hide behind unbreakable walls, they seek to entertain and to educate through their well-rounded songs.

The Forest sounds daring and fresh and has hooks aplenty. Punk reigns supreme here, with nods to the bands that represented the genre in the past. Quick, fiery lyrics also certify the album as being an all rounder, and that’s all we need in a world gone mad. These deep words instil some hope, but hope is has a thin line, and can be dispelled at any moment.

There are ten songs on The Forest. Mouth Full Of Rust describes broken trust, and the riffs batter against the tide of pessimism. Issues are explored here. The Great Glass Elevator is gritty and takes on the punk formula, increasing the tension. Lyrically, it conveys a meltdown and the downsides of life. Autumn has a beautiful twist and an acoustic start until the riff comes in fast. The story has clarity and tells us that the band isn’t fully equipped for mental imbalances.

Moonraker startle here with their album The Forest. its punk statements are valid. The music conquers, making waves in big, bold, riffs. And the band know they’re not fully well in a world carrying a overbearing weight.

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