You could argue that punk was less of a musical movement and more of a collective attitude. That its impact was less about the sonic sucker-punch that it dealt to the self-appointed movers and shakers of the musical scene and more about liberation, social and artistic freedom and being true to yourself.
But more than either of those things, the one thing that was often short on supply, back in the day, something Spike Polite & Sewage brings to the game, is fun. Punk past always seems overly earnest, unnecessarily serious, and too in love with itself. Well, Spike and the gang are here to redress that balance.
Punk Not Dead is a three-pronged sonic salvo that blends volume and velocity, attitude, and swagger. It does so in such a way that you quickly realise that the only thing that is important here is having a good time. That this is the soundtrack to a more enjoyable revolution. The punk party has arrived.
Sure, they keep things relevant and moving with the times with songs such as Twitter is the Death Machine! But essentially, they are polishing up and repackaging the sound of the second-wave UK punk sound—you know, the ones with the spikes, dog collars, and tartan bondage trousers—but are playing it for fun this time.
The movement might have lasted longer if punk had been more fun last time around. Oh well, at least this time we have Spike Polite & Sewage to lead the dance. Hang on, I’ll just grab my crepe-souled, brothel creeper, dancing shoes.
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