:: The Destroyed - Outta Control

The Destroyed

To be honest I wasn’t sure what to make of this one. On the one hand it could be a work of pure genius, on the other just a bunch of forgettable tracks most likely to be heard at a battle of the bands competition. Outta Control has all the makings of a genuine classic, 70’s punk rock attitude, unabashed lyrics, and excellent guitar riffs, however something is missing. There is a distinct line running straight through the middle of this album, a line that marks the new tracks from the old. The first ten are new, performed by the reunited members of the Destroyers, and the second ten are 1970 originals. It’s here the problem lies. To put it simply the 70’s tracks are gold, and show the band at their peak, performing with an exuberance and raw energy the new tracks just do not possess. Tracks such as We Need A New World and Don’t Worry, That Train Ain’t Gonna Hit You are perfect examples of the bands excellent past works. When listening to them there is an immediate feeling of experiencing something special, the rough recordings relaying to the ears some punk rock at its very best. The originals have an authentic quality about them that unfortunately does not carry over. There seems to have been no progression in the bands music, and thus they have created what can only be described as a ‘nostalgic release’. Basically, if you liked the Destroyers in the past you will like them now