Name: Retaliation
Brand: The Chisel

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Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

MUS247

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Black

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Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2021-12-10

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

La Vida Es Un Mus Dicos Ltd Ltd.

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Standard:20

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5056321670519

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1 / Extended format: No / LP / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No / black

Artist

The Chisel

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Punk / Hardcore

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La Vida Es Un Mus

La Vida Es Un Mus is a Punk Hardcore label based in Hackney, London, UK. Founded and run by Francisco Aranda, this label has become synonymous with the raw energy and rebellious spirit of the punk scene. With a focus on underground and DIY releases, La Vida Es Un Mus has been instrumental in promoting and supporting emerging artists who push the boundaries of punk music.

Since its inception, *La Vida Es Un Mus* has released an impressive catalog of music that spans various subgenres within punk and hardcore. From classic hardcore punk to d-beat, crust, and noise rock, their diverse roster showcases the vibrant diversity of the genre. The label's commitment to releasing limited edition vinyl records ensures that each release becomes a coveted collector's item among fans.

With a reputation for uncompromising quality and authenticity, *La Vida Es Un Mus* has gained recognition as one of the leading labels in the global punk community. Their dedication to preserving the DIY ethos while embracing innovation sets them apart from other labels in the industry. Whether you're a die-hard fan or new to punk music, exploring *La Vida Es Un Mus*'s discography is sure to introduce you to some of the most exciting sounds in contemporary underground music.

It’s going off and The Chisel are back to cause a bit of bovver. Following a trio of explosive singles, the band finally bring us their debut full-length album, Retaliation, on the London-based punk institution La Vida Es Un Mus. Having formed in early 2020 and featuring a crew of members with long-term associations to the London punk scene, The Chisel quickly secured a reputation as one of the most exciting bands from a pool of contemporaries that includes Chubby and The Gang, Stingray and Big Cheese.

Their sound is rooted firmly in Punk but with influences that run across the board to create a distinctive blend of Oi!, anarcho, UK-82 and hardcore. Retaliation is an unmistakably British record that draws a line from 1982 up to the present day, pushing its way into your collection and torching your stereo.

Opening with the agitated force of ‘Unlawful Execution’, the tone is firmly set by a song that addresses the brutality of the Met Police (“Tell me what’s the difference between right or wrong / When a copper gets to blast a lad who did nothing wrong”). ‘Come See Me’ is a ferocious ode to camaraderie in the face of mouthy boneheads and bellends. ‘Shit Life Syndrome’ is a poisoned reference to the same cynical phrase used by physicians to describe the effects of people living under poverty and in the grips of substance abuse (“How can you expect people to act nicely, they’ve all been left on the edge of society”). It’s one of many songs influenced by singer Cal’s experiences of growing up in the working-class town of Blackpool. Cal states: “Blackpool as a town is often overlooked or even looked down upon, I wanted to write lyrics which gave the people of my town a voice”. With tunes like these The Chisel show that they’ll never pull any punches. However, beyond the fury and the swagger there’s another side that plays to an additional strength; the ability to write a memorable hook. Songs like ‘Retaliation’, ‘Tooth &amp; Nail’ and ‘Not The Only One’ could be described as modern day anthems (the latter has become a fan favourite since the arrival of their first live shows) and cement their identity as a band not to be defined by their influences.

Retaliation

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