grew up in a little place so obscure, pastoral and pretty and so secure, generations raised up to know for sure everything would stay the same. weren’t a lot of things a young man could be, it was school and then the farm and the factory. all that i could hear was the big city calling out my name. so i went to find a new life, always thinking i’d be back some day. did the cost of living rise faster than your pay? if you can’t foot the bill then you just can’t stay. everyone i grew up with has moved away and the place just ain’t the same. my father passed away and my mum moved on. the community that nurtured me is dead and gone. it doesn’t look so different but it feels all wrong when nobody knows your name. we built something worth believing, but their money swept it all away. is your childhood bought and sold now? don’t look back, it’s out of your control now. you’ve lost your way, you’re feeling old now. you can never go back home.
Gabby - This album is so awesome. I saw them play a Instagram live show at the beginning of lockdown (because this is life now) and they were great. This record has been on repeat for me since then. Pardon Us
Alex - These are a clearly a group of great musicians who are always looking to mix things up, and this record really does justice to the fury they bring to their live shows Pardon Us
Morgan - My most-listened-to album of the year so far, and proof that pop-punk can still be exciting, innovative, surprising and relevant in 2020. Pardon Us
supported by 19 fans who also own “Beyond the Valley of the Wolves”
I bought this because I like Bear Trade.
I like this album because it's
- Punk like Leatherface
- Chuggy like The Wildhearts
- Poppy and Female Vocaled like The Go-Gos garryself
supported by 19 fans who also own “Beyond the Valley of the Wolves”
Well I first listened to this a couple of times on a quiet Sunday afternoon and it really took hold - Emotionally charged songs that resonate with killer riffs that tip a hat to HDQ and Leatherface.. A real gem of a second album that will stay in my top playlist for a while! Dave Miller
A new track from Pretty Matty finds the band in top form, delivering clean yet crunchy hook-laden power pop with trademark high energy. Bandcamp New & Notable Sep 25, 2020