An easy description of JOHN might start with comparisons to their contemporaries. Bands like Idles or Shame are a good start. All the groups hailing from the UK, taking their sounds from 80s hardcore, post-hardcore, and a number of other punk sub genres. However, this description just doesn’t do the band justice. JOHN are something in their own league. As a two piece they easily provide an even more muscular, intense sound than anyone else. Their hypnotic style is infectious and brilliant and totally unique. Not to mention the singing drummer. Nocturnal Manoeuvres is the band’s third record and easily their most locked in performance. The droning opener “Return to Capital” lulls the record to a start building tension that quickly breaks with “Sibensko Powerhouse”, a fiery anthem of punk br...
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