The Spook School - Try To Be Hopeful [CD] (ONLINE ORDER ONLY)

Gatefold CD / Heavy Black & White Col Gatefold LP. Since forming in 2012 theyve become increasingly involved with the DIY queer punk scene. Citing influences including Buzzcocks, T-Rex and C86, the new album is louder, bolder, fuller-sounding and captures more of their live soundaided and abetted by producer MJ of Hookworms. They have toured the US, where they became the subject of a Rolling Stone documentary. Lyrically, its more direct than their debut, exploring issues around gender and identity. Songwriting is split between all 4 members, giving a different perspective and energy to each song.. Perhaps the standout track is Binary, a song about questioning gender norms, something that Nyes experience of coming out as being trans has forced him to

• Format Detail: CD Gatefold
• Format: CD
• Genre: Rock