Described to us in terms of ‘London agitators’, Raw Milk Conspiracy don’t leave much doubt about what they stand for, and the kind of rebellious critical thinking they’d like to extend to listeners. One might argue that such chaotic times call for exactly that sort of tongue-in-cheek, political artistry that appears to propel the British outfit. Yet, we get the sense that for Raw Milk Conspiracy this is not just about sending a message, but rather building a system of values that hides behind playful, slightly gloomy lyricism.
‘British Justice Part 1’ is the perfect evidence of that. Marking the group’s latest effort, the eight-track wonder blends kinetic indie-rock with an eclectic twist, frequently rallying around head honcho Alexander Peat’s hard-hitting spoken words. Peat has the activist pedigree to back up his words, as we are told he was in fact arrested once, during a protest. Fuzzy, icy guitars and punching drum grooves create a malleable formula, one that can stretch in many directions, be it the euphoric bays of ‘Carbon Neutral Genocide’ or the more controlled and witty ‘Trust Me’.
A moment must be spent to celebrate Peat’s commanding, deep vocals. His tone is present and firm, gently guiding the listeners into the project’s ideological ethos, a.k.a. a fundamental distrust of the institutions and the justice system. Is everything rigged against us? Raw Milk Conspiracy seem to think so. At least, judging by ‘British Justice Part 1’, we still retain freedom of expression…
Notably, the album comes with custom artwork from legendary illustrator and artist Bob Moran.
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