RED MONKEY Make the Moment 1997

 

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Review by Nitsuh Abebe

Red Monkey was one of the finest bands to come out of the English Slampt family. They are in fine form on Make the Moment, tearing through political rants with the accessibly fractured vigor of Gang of Four or the Fall. The record distinguishes itself in general, but two things come across as outstanding and particular to Red Monkey: culturally, there's their ability to make entirely political lyrics work in a personal, intelligent, and restrained manner; musically, there's the fact that Make the Moment has as much melodic appeal as it does rhythmic post-punk aggression. All of which means that this is a fine, fine record. 

Tracklist

A1	Activity Book
A2	Pro Choice
A3	Litmus Test
A4	Rationale Showdown
A5	Cakey Pig
A5	The Converse
B1	Not For Rent
B2	Missy
B3	Equate This
B4	Fake Dagger Day
B5	The Way I Peel Oranges
B6	No Negative
B7	Luxury