The Wakes - Venceremos (2016)

The punk in their hearts, the folk in their blood and their hearts on their sleeves: Here comes THE WAKES! A Scottish band (with Irish roots), the band stands out from standard Folk-bands by using direct and combative lyrics. Along the lines of Irish Folk's heroes like THE DUBLINERS or THE CORRIES, consciousness of tradition meets ideas given by Punk-idols like THE CLASH and THE POGUES the Folk'n Roll was born, how the band itself describes its exceptional style.

'Venceremos' is the name of their latest work: A strong statement, like the boys point out in the song that provides the title of the disc: 'You can kill the dreamer but the dream never dies'. Like in previous albums they do not mince matters in any of the 13 songs and sing frankly about impressive moments of history, current trouble spots and perennial issue of politics and society. It's the most diverse album from THE WAKES: Tours through Europe and numerous meetings influenced the sound of 'Venceremos' back to a band that ultimately gets rid of any borders genres set.

In view of topics as well as music, Paul and Co look across the borders of their country: In regard of the European refugee crisis the song 'No Human Is Illegal' was written a purist, calm ballad that needs no explanation after listening to the vivid lyrics.