The Flatliners have become a staple band in the punk scene. Their thought-provoking songs have laid a marker, and their no nonsense approach is admirable. New Ruin is their record of political analysis and their collection, which hits deeply. 

The songs seem louder here and more varied. Diversity is key, and The Flatliners has developed an album full of sincere lyricism and bashful instrumentals. Their ability to offer an insight is a talent in itself too, and their musical knowhow has been meticulously channelled for years. 

New Ruin’s explosive tendencies kill all tenderness. The band isn’t famed for slow burns naturally, or subtle buildups, they’re known for harsh choruses and tenacity. The music they create doesn’t sit pretty either. 

Performative Hours opens the record thunderously. The vocals are gritty and the lyrics convey soullessness. The chorus is a catchy segment. Top Left Door starts low-key until the guitar riff comes in, and the blast becomes relentless. The past has been dug up, and life has gotten frantic. 

Recoil knows no bounds and the vocals edge in, while the riff rises. The screams are relevant and increase the volatility. It’s a loud standout. Tunnel Vision truly imprints the style of punk rock. It’s fast, snappy and raw. Peace has no viable place, and the song details failings.

The Flatliners rip up the rule book. New Ruin has the rowdiness and the substance to make massive waves for a band which has been around for a while. 

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