On And On [LP] (Red Vinyl)

Noi!se - On And On [LP] (Red Vinyl)

Longstanding streetpunk resolutes NOi!SE are set to release On and On a full length collection of singles B-sides split 7" tracks and a few completely unreleased songs via Pirates Press Records with whom the band share a long and productive history. On and On is a companion piece to the band's previous collection record Pushing On and like that album it provides a bookend to a period in the band's career. This collection represents the final release from the band's lineup featuring Nate Jesse Kenny and Matt clearing the vaults and providing a fresh start for the band's upcoming recordings with their new lineup. The songs collected here represent the output of individual writing and recording sessions over the course of four years. NOi!SE as lead singer and primary songwrit er Matt Henson puts it "endeavor to use honest anthemic music as a vehicle for social commentary." Songs like "Mass Apathy" written in response to America's school shooting epidemic and "Price We Pay" which focuses on the USA being the world leader in incarcerated persons attempt to hold a mirror to society all in an effort to solicit a thoughtful response from the listener. One song in particular was more personal to Henson than any other the band had previously recorded. "Liam" was written as a message directly from a father to a son during a time when military deployment made it impossible to be certain the father would see his son grow. It was so raw and emotionally honest Matt second guessed releasing it. Thankfully Matt has been there to see his son grow... and the song has resonated with audiences everywhere it's been played - especially among fellow parents. "It has elicited quite an emotional response from the audience every time" he says. "I even FaceTimed Liam [while playing] in Philadelphia so that he could see it. My wife videoed his reaction and it makes me cry every time I watch it." Bringing together tracks from several rare or out-of-print releases in one place this collection is essential to any fan of the band. TRACK LIST: SIDE A 01. What We've Gained 02. Weakness In Disguise 03. Lost 04. Paranoid State 05. Base Rage 06. Two Faced 07. Price We Pay SIDE B 08. Side By Side 09. Lies 10. Life in the Shade 11. Mass Apathy 12. Betrayed 13. I'll Be Waiting 14. Liam