New Hope for the Dead

New Hope for the Dead is the second studio album by English post-punk band UK Decay. It was released 22 April 2013 by record label Rainbow City.

New Hope for the Dead
Studio album by
UK Decay
Released22 April 2013
Recorded2012
GenrePost-punk, gothic rock
LabelRainbow City
ProducerChris Tsangarides
UK Decay chronology
Death, So Fatal
(2007)		 New Hope for the Dead
(2013)

The album was funded via the website PledgeMusic and recorded in Dover with producer Chris Tsangarides.[1][2][3]

The album features artwork by Italian painter Franko B.[2]

Reception

The album received positive reviews from critics. In a review for Louder Than War, Dave Jennings stated that the band "have never sounded better".[2] Ross Watson, writing for The Skinny, gave it a four-star review, stating that the band have "proven their relevance with a fruitful set of new recordings".[4]

Track listing

All songs: Farley Hill Music 2013.

  1. "Shake ‘em Up"
  2. "Heavy Metal Jews"
  3. "Next Generation????"
  4. "Killer"
  5. "This City Is a Cage"
  6. "Woman With a Black Heart"
  7. "Revolutionary Love Song"
  8. "Shout"
  9. "All the Faces in History"
  10. "I Feel Good"
  11. "Drink"

Personnel
  • Abbo – vocals, guitar
  • Eddie B – bass guitar
  • Raymondo – drums
  • Spon – guitar, keyboards, fx
  • Chairman "Che" – inspiration and cigars
Technical
  • Chris Tsangarides – producer
  • Franko B – Cover paintings
  • Esa – Guy Fawkes painting
  • Suzanne Krasnowska – sleeve design and artwork
  • Hugo Glendenning – photography
  • Kevin Metclafe – mastering
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References
  1. "UK Decay", PledgeMusic. Retrieved 20 July 2013
  2. Jennings, Dave (2013) "UK Decay: New Hope for the Dead - Album Review", Louder Than War, 15 April 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013
  3. Robb, John (2011) "UK Decay to Release New Album", Louder Than War, 22 December 2011. Retrieved 20 July 2013
  4. Watson, Ross (2013) "UK Decay – New Hope for the Dead", The Skinny, 27 May 2013. Retrieved 20 July 2013
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