The band formerly known as Slaves release their first album under the new moniker - but this bland nu-metal is a squandered opportunity
in 2018, the punk duo went by “Slaves” – a moniker inspired by their belief that many in Britain are trapped in the thankless grind of a “wage slave” existence. But the name was widely perceived as unpalatable , and they’ve rebooted as Soft Play – a decision that led to a backlash among elements of their fan base and claims they were caving into public pressure.
Holman and Vincent address that faux controversy on “Punk’s Dead”, one of the funniest numbers on their uneven new LP,of all people, the tune blends quicksilver riffs with ranting wordplay in which they list the many insults flung at them since becoming Soft Play .A lack of subtlety is hinted at from the get-go with opener “All Things”, which starts with a choir singing “All Things Bright and Beautiful” and then segues into a bland nu-metal onslaught.
If Soft Play dislike e-scooters, they reserve their true vitriol for gym bunnies. “Arms like legs, turning heads, Greek god, no trident,” spits Holman on Korn-meets-The-Streets wig-out “Mirror Muscles” – a potshot at an easy target that trembles with misplaced venom.is a squandered opportunity is confirmed by closing track “Everything and Nothing”.
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