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-- PUNKNEWS.ORG --
'You realise that you're dealing with a fantastic band when they make expectations for their album ridiculously high by having the best live sets, which can be a bit of a problem if you've seen and loved them; however, they don't miss high expectations by that much. This is why Chief are the best band in the UK right now in my opinion: They make the best music and have the most exciting and fun live sets. Politically-fuelled, incredibly energetic, raw, fast and loud -- all great foundations for a hardcore punk band; tie that in with Chief's formula and you have something very exciting on your hands.
This isn't a band ranting and raving because they're pissed off -- it's frustration with society, politics and the world trying to succeed with a positive message backed up with unique, heavy, hard-hitting music with melodic backing vocals or further frustration through group shouts that, live, take a stranglehold upon everyone to shout along. They're cruel and kind at the same time, rarely hitting the brake and keeping going -- you reach the end of one track, don't expect a pause. This is simple music with an element of posi, which makes it so great. Hard-hitting punk rock from Liverpool (Northwest), UK with good intentions from five guys'
-- CIAO.CO.UK --
From the first note of 'Educate to Suceed', to the riotous applause at the end of 'Fist in Face' Liverpool's CHIEF don't put a foot wrong. Playing melodic hardcore with a positive twist, these five boys explode with energy and never let up. Drawing comparisons to such heavyweights as Propagandhi, Strike Anywhere, and Good Clean Fun, CHIEF bring sing along, fist-in-the-air anthems, with positive themes and it is a crime that CHIEF aren't the biggest punk band in the UK.'Provocation of the Nation' is a frustrated cry for social change, with every word sang and every note played dripping with passion. If you're into politically aware positive punk with break-neck drums and superb harmonies then CHIEF are for you. I cannot stress strongly enough how much you're missing out if you don't own this album!
