Name: The Finishing Line
Brand: Batteries

Bonus disc

Bonus disc: No

Catalogue number

dyi019lp

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Extended format

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Format detail

Format Music GB

Limited edition

Release date

2016-08-03

Signed copies

Signed copies: No

Supplier GB

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Tax rate GB

UPC / Barcode

5055869503662

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

dyi019cd

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5055869503891

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1 / CD / Extended format: No / Rough Trade Exclusive: No / Signed copies: No

Artist

Batteries

Genre GB

Alternative / Modern

Label GB

Do Yourself In

CD release of the Record Store Day release. Steven Clark (a.k.a Sci-Fi Steven from disco/punk legends bis) returns with his one-man-band project Batteries what seems like seconds after last year's self-titled snappy New-Wave debut. The debut's dystopian potential future themes remain, but this time both the musical and lyrical safety nets have been removed. With the "Devo plays Queens Of The Stone Age or vice versa" mantra still a loose guide, The Finishing Line opens with the vague reassurance of lost Punk 45 "The Fall-In-Love Club" before the safety is removed for the unhinged journey ahead. Remnants of Bill Nelson's Red Noise, Cardiacs and early Blur b-sides abound in "Mutual Enemies" and "Hidden Tracks" while there's edgy American metallic synth punk in "Pigs", "Pankhurst" and "Children Be Normal" which recalls Jesus Lizard and Brainiac. It's a restless itchy record, fleeting pop melodies are crushed by industrial strength guitars, but one that is a cohesive reward and illustrates Steven's unique musical vision.

The Finishing Line

Music GB